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.
This position attract a gross salary of Ksh 63,897.00Job 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 mattersCoordinating and maintenance of ICT systemsOffer 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 departmentsApprove and monitor major projects, IT budgets, priorities, standards, procedures, and overall IT performanceOversee 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 ExperienceAcademic/professional qualificationsUniversity degree in computer scienceBasic knowledge Linux server environments would be preferable;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 languageMinimum of 2 year experience in a similar position;Experience working in a financial institution is preferableHigh Integrity, moral standards, and work ethicsGood communication skills and have a service-oriented attitudeFlexible and able to perform under pressureEnjoy working independentlyApplications 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
