Wednesday, November 14, 2012

NDMA Early Warning Database Officer, and Database Administrator Jobs in Kenya


The National Drought Management Authority (NDMA) is a State Corporation, created by Legal Notice No. 171 of 24th November 2011, under the Ministry of State for Development of Northern Kenya and other Arid Lands, with the mandate of providing leadership and coordination on all matters relating to drought management. 

The Authority’s Board of Directors intends to fill the following positions.

Early Warning Database Officer 

(REF: NDMA 19) (1position)

Reporting to the Drought Information Manager, the Early Warning Database Officer is in charge of the coordination and supervision of data collection and analysis

Core duties and responsibilities:
  • Coordinate and supervise collection and analysis of data related to county early warning systems and ensure quality control of drought information
  • Support organization of food security assessments and baseline surveys
  • Assist in the development and documentation of Drought Early Warning manuals and organize periodic training for county-based staff
  • Ensure the dissemination of appropriate, relevant and timely drought risk management and early warning information at community level and advocate translation of the information into action.
Applicants must meet the following minimum requirements:
  • Bachelor’s degree from a recognized University in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Range Management/Science. Applicants with a Master’s degree in these specified areas will have an added advantage
  • Relevant working experience of at least 3 years
  • Proven expertise and experience in survey methods, statistical analysis and quality control of data gathering and processing
  • Experience in the application of GIS and remote sensing technology
Database Administrator 

(REF: NDMA 20) (1 Position)

Reporting to the ICT Manager, the Database Administrator will be responsible for the day to day running of the Authority’s databases

Core duties and responsibilities:
  • Develop and maintain the Authority’ databases and ensure that applications are developed using both national and international software development standards and best practices
  • Support integration of GIS and Remote Sensing /Earth observation products into the database development process
  • Undertake capacity building of the Authority’s staff both at national and county levels and support county offices in the administration of drought management databases
Applicants must meet the following minimum requirements:
  • Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university in computer science. Applicants with a Master’s degree in Computer Science will have an added advantage
  • Certification from relevant recognized professional body in database development, particularly in SQL Server, and a FOSS database management system such as MySQL and PostgreSQL
  • Practical knowledge in use of GIS and Remote Sensing applications
  • Relevant working experience of at least 3 years
County Data Analyst 

(REF: NDMA 25) ( 26 Positions)

Reporting to the County Drought Information Officer, the County Data Analyst will be
responsible for data analysis and management of databases

Core duties and responsibilities:
  • Undertake analysis of data related to the County Drought Early warning systems
  • Administer the Authority’s databases at County level for the management of information systems (Drought Early Warning system & contingency planning database, and Management Information System - MIS for Drought Contingency Funds)
  • Ensure the incorporation of GIS and Remote Sensing/Earth Observation datasets that can be used to complement the Drought Early Warning System indicators and integrate them into the appropriate database and reports
  • Provide ICT services to the County Authority’s Office
Applicants must meet the following minimum requirements:
  • Degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Range Science. Applicants with a Master’s degree these specified areas will have an added advantage
  • Strong ICT skills and proficient in use of a GIS Software
  • Extensive expertise in survey methods and statistical analysis
  • Relevant working experience of at least 3 years
All applications with positions and reference numbers clearly indicated on the envelope should be sent to the address below by registered mail, hand delivery or by courier on or before 27th November 2012.

The Chairman
Board of Directors
National Drought Management Authority (NDMA)
P O Box 53547-00200
Kenyatta International Conference Centre, 17th floor, Door No 1710
Harambee Avenue
Nairobi

The National Drought Management Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.