KENET Graduate Trainees in Applications Development

Job Title: Graduate Trainees in Applications Development

The Kenya Education Network (KENET) is a not-for-profit membership organization licensed by the Communications Authority of Kenya as an Alternative Network Facility Provider. 

KENET is the National Research and Education Network (NREN) of Kenya and part of its mission is to catalyse the transformation of education and research in Kenya using ICT.

KENET provides broadband Internet services, ICT capacity building, and community cloud services such as web hosting, Infrastructure as a Service and Storage as a Service to about 80 member institutions.

In addition, it provides unique advanced research infrastructure services and is the Certification Authority (CA) and Identity Provider (idP) for the academic community in Kenya consisting of researchers, faculty members and graduate students.

MKOPA Head of Technical Operations (East Africa) Vacancy

About M-KOPA Solar
M-KOPA Solar, headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, is the global eader of "pay-as-you-go" energy for of- grid customers.
The company was founded in 201 by former executives behind M-PESA (the world's leading mobile
payment platform) on the belief that mobile technology could revolutionize energy services in emerging markets the same way it has already revolutionized the delivery of communications and financial services.
In under 2 years since commercial launch (Oct 2012), M-KOPA has connected over 10,00 homes in
East Africa to solar power. As of Q4 2014 the company is adding over 10,00 new homes each month
and employs nearly 50 full time staff with ofices in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, the UK and Hong Kong.
M-KOPA works in partnership with leading mobile network operators including Safaricom in Kenya, and is busy developing additonal pay-as-you-go products and services. The company has also begun
licensing its technology to partners in markets outside East Africa.
In 2013 M-KOPA was given the Excellence in Sustainable Finance Award by the Financial Times and IFC, and in 2014 was selected by Bloomberg New Energy Finance as the world's top New Energy Pioneer. The company's innovative business model has been profiled in leading global media including The Economist, the BC, Bloomberg, the Financial Times and Wired.

ROLE PROFILE
M-Kopa is seking an experienced technical operations profesional to join the M-KOPA Technology
Group to suport and improve infrastructure and operations for the East Africa region and group
technology services.

Position Title: Head of Technical Operations (East Africa)
Location: M-KOPA’s head ofice in Nairobi, Kenya.

The role wil require international travel (up to 25%), largely within the East Africa region with some travel to the UK and China as required.

Position Start: As soon as possible

Caritas Microfinance Bank ICT Manager Vacancy

Caritas MFB Microfinance Bank: We are a newly found Faith Based Microfinance Bank in Kenya whose vision is to empower all economically and socially. 

We are seeking to fill the following position with a competent, able and committed individual who will translate and actualize the vision of the shareholders.

Job Title: ICT Manager
 

Job Ref: CB/HRR/004
 

Reporting To: CEO
 

Job Summary: The ICT Manager will provide leadership, planning and management of the ICT infrastructure. 


They will ensure that the ICT infrastructure for the current business model and any future growth are properly defined, implemented and maintained. 

They will Lead the ICT team to deliver all planned and agreed department and individual performance targets to ensure that the ICT department is efficient and value adding to the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide exemplary internal and external customer service to both internal and external customers by providing uninterrupted, fast and satisfactory ICT experiences and innovative ICT products to all users.
• Clearly identify the organization’s long term ICT requirements that will support and deliver the organization’s strategic plans.
• Develop, maintain and review the organization’s ICT policy and procedures which support the organization’s needs and strategic objectives.

Zege Technologies Business Development Executive Opportunities

Business Development Executive Opportunities
 

Zege Technologies is a software development firm that focuses on building financial solutions for small, medium and large enterprises.
 

There exists an opportunity for self-driven motivated individuals to become a part of this growing company.
 

We seek for talented, self-motivated individuals who understand technology and have a passion for sales and marketing who are interested in gaining relevant experience whilst making a real contribution to the organization.
 

This opportunity offers the possibility of the preferred candidate to join our business development team.
 

This position will be based in our Nairobi offices.
 

Duties & Responsibilities

• Generate new business leads/prospects
• Maintaining and developing relationships with existing customers via meetings, telephone calls and emails.
• Execute sales pitches leading to potential customers.
• Create relations with potential customers for new business.

Office Administrator Job in Nairobi

Vacancy: Office Administrator

Our client in I.T  industry is urgently seeking to fill the above position in Nairobi.

The successful candidate should have strong ethic, good communication skills and ensuring our high standards level are met.

Duties

• Deal with all enquiries in a professional and courteous manner, in person, on the telephone or via e-mail or on site.
• Communicate effectively with guests, clients, government’ officials and other important individuals to ensure satisfaction in service and products.
• Ensuring a speedy resolution to any customer complains in liaison with the Booking Manager or Management.
• Be capable of receiving, handling and executing bookings.
• Prepare quotation as per set standard and cost and submit for approval on time to Office Manager.
• Prepare daily, weekly and monthly reports of events managed and submit to Office Manager timely.

Data Recovery Engineer Job

We are looking for an ideal candidate to fill in the following position in our Tanzania Office

Position: Data Recovery Engineer

1 Position Available

Brief Description: We are currently seek a recovery engineer who has good understanding of industry standard data recovery logic, software and hardware tools used for systems diagnose and repair of customer hard drives with ability to analyse logical data structures modules.

Overall good knowledge of electronics, the handling and diagnostics of electronic components with multimeters, oscilloscopes and ROM chipset programming skills

Should have advanced familiarity with the principles and the workings of ATA and SCSI storage devices and the use of Data Recovery Tools and other complex tools for service area (SA) access and programming.

The Role: This individual will use electronic communication to give timely and accurate job statuses. 

In addition, this individual will use oral communication to explain situations to co-workers and sales staff. 

The engineer will be proactive in seeking all information necessary for the successful completion of the recovery process.

Must be self-motivated independent thinker with good analytical and critical thinking skills and ability to work independently to resolve problems on your own while prioritizing time sensitive projects.

Requirements: This position has exciting growth opportunities for disciplined quick learning hardware and software gurus or recent 4 year computer science or electrical Engineer grads.

Broadband Communication Networks Business Development Manager - Solutions- Job

Vacancy: Business Development Manager - Solutions
 

Company: Broadband Communication Networks - Nairobi (Kenya)
 

Reporting to General Manager Network Solutions

Key Roles & Responsibilities:

• Main scope of work comprising competitor analysis, positioning and sales strategy / customer value assessment as well as technical system consultancy.
• Participating in BU strategy planning and execution
• Closing new business deals by coordinating requirements; developing and negotiating contracts; integrating contract requirements with business operations.
• Manage sales projects and key deals based on product, services, solutions, technology or domain etc.
• Following up new business opportunities and setting up meetings
• Planning and conduct technical presentations and demonstration on products.
• Interfacing the product line and the demand and supply chain to make sure the best business support is provided, pre and post sales.
• Communicating new product developments to prospective clients
• Closing business opportunity within shortest sales cycle
• Competitive intelligence gathering
• Building relationship with customer team

Techno Brain Group Jobs

Techno Brain Group, a leading provider of ICT Solutions and its subsidiaries provide a wide range of information technology-related products and services including application development, business process outsourcing, capacity planning, consulting, enterprise software, IT infrastructure, identity management, business intelligence and technology education services.  

We are urgently seeking to fill the below positions;

Dynamics Pre- Sales Consultant

Job Profile

• Supports sales team with product demos
• Guide and advise prospects on ERP and TBL Solutions
• Preparation of Technical RFP responses
• Product demo preparation
• Advise/guide internal product development
• Develop technical solution proposals for prospects

Person Profile

• Bachelor’s degree in IT
• Experience working in an IT solutions company
• 3 years ERP (Microsoft Dynamics) – Dynamics ERP skills
• Dynamics NAV/AX implementation experience, ERP Pre- Sales and demo skills
• Good communication and presentation skills

Jumia Content Production Specialist Job

Job Description: Content Production Specialist

Join Jumia, the #1 e-commerce company in Africa! We strive to be the Kenya’s most customer-centric company where people can find and discover virtually anything that they want to buy online. 

By giving customers more of what they want - low prices, vast selection and convenience - Jumia continues to grow and evolve as a world-class e-commerce platform.

Jumia is building a new team to ensure world-class product detail pages.  

This is a great platform from which to launch a career with Jumia.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Sourcing, processing and uploading product information
• Training marketplace merchants in Jumia’s tools and best practices at Jumia’s and sellers’ offices
• Liaises with other departments such as Acquisition, Buying, Operations and Production to ensure initial assortment is put online in a timely manner
• Identify and execute on opportunities to improve and automate processes

Technical Support Engineer Job

Our client is an IT Company currently recruiting a Technical Support Engineer

Main Responsibilities include:

1. Repair and maintenance of all hardware supplied by the company

2. Maintenance of records of all devices repaired / serviced

3. Testing of all hardware before being delivered to the customer to ensure they are in their optimal working condition

4. Responsible for taking care of the tools supplied in the department and making sure they are in proper working condition at all times.

5. Keeping records of all the hardware repaired including details such as serial numbers, problem reported / solved, spare parts used, tests carried etc.

6. Repair and maintenance of all fiscal devices while observing adherence to Revenue Authorities laws
7. Customer support regarding hardware issue on phone, social media etc

8. Carrying out research for the purposes of product development and ensuring that the products supplied by the company remain competitive

Resolution Insurance Company Ltd IT Services Administrator

Resolution Insurance Company Ltd is a general insurer offering innovative and responsive insurance solutions. We have learned to adapt in this constantly changing society, and develop comprehensive products that are relevant to our clients. 

We currently have over 60,000 members in our fold and have partnered with over 500 medical service providers across East Africa; a strong network of hospitals, clinics and doctors.
 

In pursuit of our ambitious growth plan, we are looking to fill the position below in our IT Department.
 

IT Services Administrator
 

Job Purpose: Reporting to the Head of IT the overall purpose is to ensure effective administration of all Resolution Insurance helpdesks and is responsible for data backups as key role in I.T disaster recovery planning.

Key Responsibility Areas:

• Effectively administrate and support all Resolution issue tracking (Helpdesk) systems.
• Ensure all mission critical systems are periodically backed up and transferred to the Disaster recovery site in line with the Resolution I.T Backup and Disaster recovery policy.
• Ensure all I.T operational incidents are recorded in the I.T issue tracking system, logged, prioritized, assigned and closed against set KPIs.
• Provide secondary administrative support for all issue tracking systems within the organization specifically medical operations, underwriting, actuarial as and when required.
• Provide first level telephone or email support where possible/appropriate and managing appropriately the I.T issue tracking system.
• Frequently liaise with users and monitor IT departments to ensure requests by them are satisfactorily handled by providing progress reports and resolution/closure updates.
• Frequently prepare information to inform and guide users on IT services and day to day changes in operations.
• Coordinate availability and location of IT resources with Infrastructure Support for development/ redeployment.
• Coordinate monthly Inspections of IT, Infrastructure and facilities assets to ensure standards are met.
• Communicate frequently with affected users on progress, resolution and closure of support requests
• Produce all service delivery and KPI measurement reports.
• Co-ordinate the I.T support team to ensure that user queries are resolved in time.

Resolution Insurance Company Systems Administrator (Networks Security)

Resolution Insurance Company Ltd is a general insurer offering innovative and responsive insurance solutions. 

We have learned to adapt in this constantly changing society, and develop comprehensive products that are relevant to our clients. 

We currently have over 60,000 members in our fold and have partnered with over 500 medical service providers across East Africa; a strong network of hospitals, clinics and doctors.
 

In pursuit of our ambitious growth plan, we are looking to fill the position below in our IT & Infrastructure Department.
 

Systems Administrator – Networks Security
 

Job Purpose: Reporting to the Head of IT, the job holder’s role will be primarily Accountable for the servers, Networks & Security and storage, to ensure maximum uptime and efficient management of the data centre, timely preparation, development and analysis of key monthly reports to ensure that the management makes well-informed decisions to ensure sustainable growth and profitability.
 

Key Responsibility Areas:

• Responsible for the administering and ensuring high availability of Resolution Insurance corporate information systems including but not limited to Actisure, Email, Printing server, Antivirus, Internet proxy, and other applications critical to business operations.
• Administering the Resolution Insurance local and wide area networks and ensuring secure controlled access to network resources through domain access policies.
• Ensures I.T change management procedures are adhered to with respect to network and information access on the Resolution corporate network.
• Implements and administers software and hardware security controls to protect corporate information from both internal and external risks.
• Ensuring Network resources including servers, printers, UPSs, & other peripherals on both wired and wireless connectivity are available to users at all times.
• Maintains documentation relating to setup, configuration and ensures up to date.
• Investigates recurring and related operating system failures/inefficiencies by reviewing system logs, dumps and other information from clients or technical personnel.
• Monitors systems backup procedures and executes recovery operations when necessary
• Performs long-range and capacity planning studies to determine the type of resources needed to support expected volume, type of application systems and operating assurance.

Novel Technologies (E.A) Ltd Project Manager Vacancy

Novel Technologies (E.A) Ltd is a leading provider of information and communication technology solutions, across East Africa Region with a vision “To be the preferred technology solution provider in Africa”. 

The company has received prestigious awards both locally and internationally. 

Now with subsidiary in Uganda and business presence in other E.A market, the company is looking for top talent in the below openings:
 

Project Manager
 

Key Responsibilities
 

Reporting to the Head Technical and Projects, the Project Manager will be responsible for:
 

i) Preparation of new Project & Maintenance Service contracts schedules, Costing & Resources.
 

ii) Project Mobilization including: Interaction with clients, material preparation and project staff recruitment/ briefing & training.
 

iii) Primary Company liaison person on assigned projects with client project management team
 

iv) Timely implementation of the project, team leadership/coaching, project monitoring and reporting and Identification of value chain opportunities with clients.
 

v) Ensure timely billing of the project in liaison with Finance department.
 

vi) Regular update reports to management for all works ensuring synergy with clients, management of change/ project queries and timely preparation of Project closure report.

IT Support Technician Vacancy in Kericho

Vacancy: IT Support Technician
 

Location: Kericho
 

Salary: Open
 

Our Client an international construction company that specializes in large scale housing and commercial building, construction of roads, tunnels, bridges, airports and other infrastructure related projects seeks to recruit an IT support technician who will be responsible for effective provisioning, installation / configuration, operation, and maintenance of systems hardware and software and related infrastructure.

Duties and Responsibilities:
 

System Administration Engineering and Provisioning

• Engineering of SA-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 supports GIS infrastructure applications or Asset Management applications
• 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.
• Participate in technical research and development to enable continuing innovation within the infrastructure.

Sportpesa Website Designer Vacancy

Sportpesa is seeking to recruit Website Designer who will develop web sites by planning and executing design, maintaining and upgrading service.

Job Description

• In charge of the company’s website, keep our website up to date on a daily basis.  This will entail loading to our website new products and content creation
• Designs and maintains the company website, blogs. Fan pages etc
• Creating design concepts that have a high visual impact that positively represents the company
• Prepares site by installing and configuring server software; installing programming language using authoring and formatting tools; ensuring cross-platform compatibility; establishing links.
• Establishes locatability by registering with search engines.
• Upgrades site by updating content and graphics; monitoring performance and results; identifying and evaluating improvement options; introducing new technology; maintaining links.
• Protects site by designing and installing security precautions.
• Maintains site appearance by developing and enforcing content and display standards; editing submissions.
• Provides information by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and trends.
• Keeps equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs.
• Accomplishes information systems and organization mission by completing related results as needed.
• Create attractive web sites by using the various element; graphic guidelines, images, illustration, layout, fonts, colours etc

Qualification

• Must have a bachelor’s of science degree or diploma in computer science, I.T, Web design, digital media or related field.
• Must have 3 years of prior hands-on experience with a wide array of design and technical skills in Web design, development and programming.

KPA Principal Information Technology Officer (Systems Administrator) Job

Our client, Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) is a statutory body under the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure established by an Act of Parliament in 1978 with a mandate to maintain, operate, improve and regulate all scheduled sea ports situated along Kenya’s coast line. 

The key focus areas of KPA include capacity expansion, productivity improvement, growth in market share as well as safety and security.
 

In line with its growth and expansion strategy, KPA is seeking highly organized, analytical and self-driven individuals to fill the following key positions in its establishment:

Principal Information Technology Officer (Systems Administrator) 

1 Post

Ref: PITO – SA 10/14)
 

Reporting to the Head of Information and Communication Technology, the jobholder will be responsible for systems administration on hardware and software solutions.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Ensuring availability of both hardware and software to support the Authority’s business;
• Ensuring data and software backup and recovery procedures are maintained;
• Managing the Data Centers infrastructure;
• Ensuring all enterprise applications are licensed and updated;
• Ensuring system compliance standards and acceptance criteria for new systems are maintained as set by the organization;
• Planning for IT system enhancements and implementation of new IT systems;

KPA Senior Corporate Applications Officer Job

Our client, Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) is a statutory body under the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure established by an Act of Parliament in 1978 with a mandate to maintain, operate, improve and regulate all scheduled sea ports situated along Kenya’s coast line. 

The key focus areas of KPA include capacity expansion, productivity improvement, growth in market share as well as safety and security.
 

In line with its growth and expansion strategy, KPA is seeking highly organized, analytical and self-driven individuals to fill the following key positions in its establishment:

Senior Corporate Applications Officer

3 Posts

SCAO 10/14

Reporting to the Principal Corporate Applications Officer, the incumbent will be responsible for ensuring Service and customer delivery expectations are met within the Authority in all corporate system applications.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Analyzing all aspects of corporate applications and their integration and interfacing with other third-party applications;
• Analyzing business processes to identify gaps and anomalies for resolution by the software vendor or for new applications;
• Identifying areas of system improvement;
• Coordinating testing of system releases and advising on uploads into production environment;
• Monitoring system anomalies and either resolving or escalating to the Principal Corporate Application Officer (Ops); and
• Providing system support to end-users.

KPA Senior Support Officer Job

Our client, Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) is a statutory body under the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure established by an Act of Parliament in 1978 with a mandate to maintain, operate, improve and regulate all scheduled sea ports situated along Kenya’s coast line. 

The key focus areas of KPA include capacity expansion, productivity improvement, growth in market share as well as safety and security.
 

In line with its growth and expansion strategy, KPA is seeking highly organized, analytical and self-driven individuals to fill the following key positions in its establishment:

Senior Support Officer 

1 Post 

SSO 10/14

Reporting to the Head of Information and Communication Technology, the holder will be responsible for ensuring Service and customer delivery expectations are met within the Authority in all ICT related issues.
 

Key responsibilities will include:

• Ensuring the adherence to IT Service Desk processes and procedures to meet internal and external customer Service Delivery expectations;
• Resolving client and technical team conflicts and where appropriate prompt escalation of user / staff issues;
• Preparing periodic reports and follow ups on all aspects of Service Delivery;
• Ensuring that staffing levels are adequate and that the shift rosters are prepared on time.

KPA Senior Internal Auditor - Information Technology- Job

Our client, Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) is a statutory body under the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure established by an Act of Parliament in 1978 with a mandate to maintain, operate, improve and regulate all scheduled sea ports situated along Kenya’s coast line. 

The key focus areas of KPA include capacity expansion, productivity improvement, growth in market share as well as safety and security.
 

In line with its growth and expansion strategy, KPA is seeking highly organized, analytical and self-driven individuals to fill the following key positions in its establishment:

Senior Internal Auditor - Information Technology 

1 Post

Ref: SIA-IT 10/14

Reporting to the Principal Internal Auditor - Information Technology, the incumbent will be responsible for providing independent objective assurance on the effectiveness of the Authority’s internal controls and governance processes.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Preparing detailed plans of work which should be reviewed and agreed upon by the Principal Internal Auditor - Information Technology;
• Ensuring timely and accurate compilation of data in audit working papers;
• Designing and executing audit tests in compliance with Internal Audit standards;
• Preparing timely and accurate audit reports;
• Performing the final review of all work papers and ensuring the timely completion of all required tasks; and
• Carrying out ad hoc investigations as required.

Skills & Attributes:

• Bachelors degree in Information Technology or its equivalent;
• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) or certified Information Security manager (CISM);
• A minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience; and
• Working knowledge in Computer Assisted Audit Techniques (CAAT)

KPA Principal Network & Communication Engineer Job

Our client, Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) is a statutory body under the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure established by an Act of Parliament in 1978 with a mandate to maintain, operate, improve and regulate all scheduled sea ports situated along Kenya’s coast line. 

The key focus areas of KPA include capacity expansion, productivity improvement, growth in market share as well as safety and security.
 

In line with its growth and expansion strategy, KPA is seeking highly organized, analytical and self-driven individuals to fill the following key positions in its establishment:

Principal Network & Communication Engineer

1 Post

Ref: PNCE 10/14

Reporting to the Head of Information and Communication Technology, the jobholder will be responsible for Network Administration at the Authority.
 

Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing the data communications infrastructure of the Authority;
• Managing the physical infrastructure including wired and wireless Local Area Network (LAN) and Wide Area Network (WAN);
• Managing the network on all Data Centres;
• Coordinating the acquisition of new network and communication infrastructure;
• Participating in infrastructure planning, design, development, deployment, and modification; and