Wanted:
Early-mid career professional to lead technology strategy for a young,
international NGO
Industry: Social Business / International Development / Start-Up / Non-profit
Employer: KOMAZA
Position: Technology Manager
Function: Technology
Location: Kilifi, Kenya
Comp/Benefits: Competitive, provides for a comfortable standard of living in Kilifi, Kenya
Application Deadline: Open until filled
Start Date: As soon as available
Overview
KOMAZA is an award-winning non-profit social enterprise working to end rural poverty by developing economic opportunities for smallholder farmers living in Africa’s infertile and drought-prone regions.
Founded in 2006 and based in Kenya, our innovative grassroots model dramatically boosts household income for rural families by equipping them with resources, knowledge and market linkages to produce high-value climate-appropriate crops on their previously degraded land.
The Role
As a Technology Manager, you will be responsible for leading technology strategy for KOMAZA. You will partner with other functional teams to drive KOMAZA operations forward by developing appropriate technology solutions.
Industry: Social Business / International Development / Start-Up / Non-profit
Employer: KOMAZA
Position: Technology Manager
Function: Technology
Location: Kilifi, Kenya
Comp/Benefits: Competitive, provides for a comfortable standard of living in Kilifi, Kenya
Application Deadline: Open until filled
Start Date: As soon as available
Overview
KOMAZA is an award-winning non-profit social enterprise working to end rural poverty by developing economic opportunities for smallholder farmers living in Africa’s infertile and drought-prone regions.
Founded in 2006 and based in Kenya, our innovative grassroots model dramatically boosts household income for rural families by equipping them with resources, knowledge and market linkages to produce high-value climate-appropriate crops on their previously degraded land.
The Role
As a Technology Manager, you will be responsible for leading technology strategy for KOMAZA. You will partner with other functional teams to drive KOMAZA operations forward by developing appropriate technology solutions.
This
is a dynamic position that requires a creative mind combined with a proven
ability to get projects up and running.
Technology
Manager responsibilities will
include:
- Identifying technology trends and opportunities and turning them into impactful projects for all aspects of KOMAZA operations
- Recommending, developing and deploying mobile tools and applications for use by our field staff
- Maintaining and improving KOMAZA’s farmer database while creating & managing resulting data-driven tools and analysis for operations’ monitoring & evaluation
- Developing KOMAZA's GIS system to widen our base points and build mission-impactful applications on top of our geographic data
- Managing our web strategy - website, blog, wiki and social media channels - with a view to improving visibility, fundraising and recruiting
- Handling day-to-day IT needs at head office and helping to design and roll-out KOMAZA’s network infrastructure for rural offices
- Being an enthusiastic, hands-on technology enthusiast and evangelist with an interest in social enterprise and development
Qualifications
Education: top performing undergraduate and/or graduate background in Computer Science, Engineering or related fields
Relevant work experience: 3-5 years of relevant experience in technology with some project management
Computer skills: at least one programming language in current use, working knowledge of web technologies and languages (e.g. PHP, HTML/CSS, JavaScript), experience with databases and/or a major Relational Data Management System (e.g. MySQL, MS SQL Server, Oracle, Sybase, DB2)
Analytical skills: exceptional problem solving and analytical skills with impeccable business acumen
Strong and proactive communicator: personable yet persistent; developing detailed and high-quality work output materials
Independent manager: self-managing; managing multiple projects and deadlines; taking ownership over independent projects; budgeting; developing work plan, goals, and deadlines
Problem-solver – at a high- and granular- level: excellent problem-solving and analytical skills and impeccable business judgment; ability to think “big picture” and dig into details
High-quality execution: executing projects/tasks and implementing recommendations – quickly and with flawless accuracy, with great systematic attention to detail
Preferred:
Education: top performing undergraduate and/or graduate background in Computer Science, Engineering or related fields
Relevant work experience: 3-5 years of relevant experience in technology with some project management
Computer skills: at least one programming language in current use, working knowledge of web technologies and languages (e.g. PHP, HTML/CSS, JavaScript), experience with databases and/or a major Relational Data Management System (e.g. MySQL, MS SQL Server, Oracle, Sybase, DB2)
Analytical skills: exceptional problem solving and analytical skills with impeccable business acumen
Strong and proactive communicator: personable yet persistent; developing detailed and high-quality work output materials
Independent manager: self-managing; managing multiple projects and deadlines; taking ownership over independent projects; budgeting; developing work plan, goals, and deadlines
Problem-solver – at a high- and granular- level: excellent problem-solving and analytical skills and impeccable business judgment; ability to think “big picture” and dig into details
High-quality execution: executing projects/tasks and implementing recommendations – quickly and with flawless accuracy, with great systematic attention to detail
Preferred:
Kiswahili
Experience of hardware maintenance
How to Apply: Please send CV and cover letter to TechManager@KOMAZA.org
Experience of hardware maintenance
How to Apply: Please send CV and cover letter to TechManager@KOMAZA.org