International Peace Support Training Centre (IPSTC), Nairobi
Vacancy
Position Title: ICT Manager at PCSS, Karen
Background
The International Peace Support Training Centre (IPSTC) is a Research and Training institution focusing on regional peace support capacity building to respond to conflicts through preventive, management, and peace building measures.
The centre is a key player in the African Peace and Security Architecture with its strategic focus in the Eastern African Region and wishes to engage a competent ICT officer in charge of the day to day operations at PCSS in Karen.
Background
The International Peace Support Training Centre (IPSTC) is a Research and Training institution focusing on regional peace support capacity building to respond to conflicts through preventive, management, and peace building measures.
The centre is a key player in the African Peace and Security Architecture with its strategic focus in the Eastern African Region and wishes to engage a competent ICT officer in charge of the day to day operations at PCSS in Karen.
This position attract a gross salary of Ksh 63,897.00
Job Purpose: -
He/ She will manage the IT function on a day-to-day operational basis & be responsible for technical support and office technical infrastructure and reports to the Head of Information and Communication Technology.
Principle Accountabilities: -
Job Purpose: -
He/ She will manage the IT function on a day-to-day operational basis & be responsible for technical support and office technical infrastructure and reports to the Head of Information and Communication Technology.
Principle Accountabilities: -
- Training personnel in the use of computer applications.
- Administer computer networks for the purpose of providing reliable communication applications.
- Maintains computer hardware and software applications through the use of service contractors.
- Monitors IT fund balances of assigned programs and related financial activity for the purpose of ensuring that allocations are accurate, related revenues are generated, expenses are within budget limits and/or fiscal practices are followed.
- Purchasing of all IT related KIT for the Organization and for all the courses/conferences within the Organization.
- Managing and running of the IT Department.
- Evaluating and analyzing all IT requirements and deciding on the best choices for the Organization.
- Guiding and giving direction to the Top Management with regards to IT related matters
- Coordinating and maintenance of ICT systems
- Offer IT support to all Organization Staff.
- Setting up all IT for courses/conferences and offering IT support for the same.
- Researches software applications and hardware requirements for the purpose of previewing products to provide recommendations regarding applications and purchases.
- Coordinate priorities between the IT department and user departments
- Approve and monitor major projects, IT budgets, priorities, standards, procedures, and overall IT performance
- Oversee the development and maintenance of any IT plan.
- Serves as liaison for the Organization to software/hardware providers for the purpose of conveying and/or receiving information and coordinating activities.
Qualification and Professional Experience
Academic/professional qualifications
- University degree in computer science
- Basic knowledge Linux server environments would be preferable;
Skills
- Extensive knowledge of Microsoft environments;
- Extensive knowledge of installing small office networks, routers / switches;
- Basic knowledge of installing hardware and troubleshooting hardware issues;
- Excellent proficiency in the English language
Relevant Experience
- Minimum of 2 year experience in a similar position;
- Experience working in a financial institution is preferable
Personal Attributes
- High Integrity, moral standards, and work ethics
- Good communication skills and have a service-oriented attitude
- Flexible and able to perform under pressure
- Enjoy working independently
How to Apply: -
Applications should be submitted via email to: info@ipstc.org.
Deadline for submitting applications is 10th July 2013
For full details please visit: http://www.ipstc.org/downloads
IPSTC charges no fee for the recruitment process
For full details please visit: http://www.ipstc.org/downloads
IPSTC charges no fee for the recruitment process