The
Agricultural Society of Kenya works in partnership with stakeholders in
organizing and staging Agricultural Exhibitions and Trade Fairs to
promote excellence in Agriculture, allied industries and trade.
Opportunity
has arisen in the following positions.
1. IT Systems Manager
1 Position
The
Role
Reporting to the CEO, the successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the running of the IT systems and infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities
Reporting to the CEO, the successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the running of the IT systems and infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities
- Support
the running of the IT systems and infrastructure.
- Provide
IT support to users, identify and troubleshoot problems based on user
problem description.
- Maintain
systems backup, security and contingency plans to ensure continuity and
high availability of existing business systems.
- Research
and recommend innovative, and where possible, automated approaches for
system administration tasks.
- Support
users in the implementation of internal IT security policies and
procedures for the Society.
- Assist
in the coordination, development and deployment of IT systems and
infrastructure within the Society’s Head office and Branches.
- Ensure
the stable operation of Business Systems and network connections.
- Develop
and write procedures of installation, use and solving problems of networks
and communications hardware and software.
- Liaise
with external service providers to ensure maximum systems availability.
- Train
end users on the various applications to optimize utilization of IT
resources.
Qualifications/Skills/Experience
- Minimum
Bachelors Degree in IT (Or equivalent experience) or any other related
field from a recognized University.
- 5
years in the IT industry and at least 1 year Managerial Experience in a
busy environment.
- Excellent
Communication and presentation Skills.
- Proven
troubleshooting skills of computer applications and Network.
- Knowledge
of database scripting (MS SQL/MySQL) and reporting a must.
- Must
be a strategic thinker who would be able to advise management of effective
technology practices.
- Experience
in ERP and WAN administration an added advantage.
- Exposure
to SAP will be an added advantage.
2. Accounts Assistant
1
Position
Key
Responsibilities
- Maintain
petty cash as well as receipting and cheque payments.
- Maintaining
personal accounts in respect of each debtor and creditor.
- In
charge of staff advances and Imprests.
- Bank
reconciliations and reconciliation of debtors and creditors accounts as
well as advances and Imprests accounts.
- Production
of monthly statements of accounts for both debtors and creditors.
Knowledge,
Skill and Abilities
- Minimum
KATC 1 & 2, CPA I or its equivalent.
- 3
years experience in similar position.
- Excellent
Communication and presentation Skills.
- Ability
to perform under pressure with minimum supervision.
3. Public Address System Operator / Technician
1
Position
Key
Responsibilities
- Service
and maintenance of all electrical & electronics machines and
equipments including telephone handsets and internal electrical lines.
- Installing
electrical extension lines when and where required.
- Must
be conversant with PA system and be able to maintain the system to provide
highest quality sound in the Arena during Trade Fairs/Shows.
- Ensuring
that all electrical equipments, communications gadgets are in good working
conditions.
- Maintenance
of pump house power/wiring system.
- Any
other task related to duties as directed by ASK management.
Knowledge,
Skill and Abilities
- Minimum
Form IV level of Education with at least a mean grade of C– and above.
- Certificate
in Radio, TV and Electronics Technician from a recognized institution.
- Minimum
2 years working experience in setting up and operating a PA system.
- Should
be able to work under pressure with minimum supervision.
If
you fulfill the above requirements, send your application with detailed CV,
alongside relevant testimonials, stating your current position, current
remuneration, e-mail address and telephone contact to be submitted in hard copy
to the undersigned not later than 15th January 2013.
ASK is an equal opportunity employer and any canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
Only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
The Chief Executive Officer,
Agricultural Society of Kenya,
P.O. Box 30176-00100,
Nairobi
Jamhuri Park Showground
Off – Ngong Road
Email: info@ask.co.ke
The Chief Executive Officer,
Agricultural Society of Kenya,
P.O. Box 30176-00100,
Nairobi
Jamhuri Park Showground
Off – Ngong Road
Email: info@ask.co.ke