ICT Officer Job Vacancy Kenya.

ICT Officer Job Vacancy Kenya.
Our client is a non-commercial State Corporation established in March 2003 as part of the reforms in the water sector with the mandate of overseeing the implementation of policies and strategies relating to provision of water and sewerage services.

As part of its mandate, the organization oversees and facilitates the achievement of national goals as set out in the National Water Policy through setting and enforcing service standards and tariffs, monitoring to ensure progress on service coverage, consumer safety and protection and, not least, environmental sustainability.

To accomplish these tasks, the organization handles huge amounts of data and information that makes it imperative for it to be able to exploit and use the latest techniques in information and communication technology.

The organization therefore seeks to recruit a qualified and dedicated candidate for the position of ICT Officer to be based in Nairobi.

Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Head, Communications and Information Management, the ICT Officer will be responsible for the development and implementation of the organization ICT Strategy. The officer will be responsible for the development, administration and security of ICT systems.

Specifically, the officer will be expected to:
* Develop and implement an ICT Strategy and Policy for the organization.
* Conceptualize, design and implement office automation solutions including the telephone systems, document production, and other typical office technology.
* Support further system development and upgrading of a sector monitoring system to assess progress in the water sector towards reaching the MDGs.
* Support business applications such as Financial Systems using SAP Business One.
* Take charge of Windows Server and Data Base administration.
* Maintain the LAN network and other ICT infrastructure.
* Ensure continuous connectivity and administration of internet and e-mail services using MS Exchange and Outlook.
* Implement tested disaster contingency plans.
* Configure firewall, installing and maintaining up-to-date security systems softwares, and system backups, to ensure data security and availability.
* Provide technical advice on selection and management of software tools, software applications and hardware and evaluate offers for ICT systems, hardware and network maintenance and recommend effective service delivery solutions.
* Maintain and ensure the updating of the website content.
* Provide end-user support and technical assistance to staff.
* Assist in electronic archiving of information gathered.
* Support formulation of ICT best practices for the water and sewerage sector.

Qualifications:
The ideal candidate should have the following qualifications:

* A Bachelors degree in a relevant field in ICT, Business Information Systems, Computer Science or equivalent.
* Industry certification in MS Exchange, MCSE, CCNA or equivalents will be an added advantage.
* A minimum of three years relevant experience in the above ICT management fields in a busy environment.
* Knowledge of security issues and firewall configuration.
* Ability to multitask, communicate effectively and be proactive.
* Be between 28 –35years of age.

Applications should be addressed to the undersigned so as to reach him on or before 5th November, 2010.

Applications should include an application letter, CV, scanned copies of not more than 4 key certificates, daytime telephone and an email address and should be submitted by email to: dicltd@wananchi.com. with a copy to: dicltd.consulting@gmail.com

Apply to:
The Recruitment Division,
Development Impact Consulting (DIC) Ltd
Upper 3rd Floor, KASNEB Towers, Hospital Rd
P.O Box 16694 – 00620, Nairobi
Tel: 2712649, 2643619

Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer