Techno Brain General Manager Sales (UG), Business Development Manager (SA, ZW), Practice Director and Regional Sales Director (W. Africa & S. Africa) Jobs

Techno Brain, Africa’s leading ICT Solutions or custom software application provider is looking for suitable candidates for the below mentioned positions at our offices located across Africa.
 1. General Manager, Sales - Uganda
Techno Brain is looking for a high-performing Country General Manager to help us meet our ambitious customer acquisition and revenue growth objectives. The incumbent will be responsible for developing and executing all key growth sales strategies, tactics and action plans required to achieve the financial targets in Uganda.Responsibilities:

Provide leadership to the organization in strategizing, planning and expanding overall business development in the country.Understand country-specific landscapes, trends, and develop leads, actively target and follow up clients, identify and prioritize profitable business opportunitiesManage and oversee the Operations of sales, delivery including all support functions.15+ years of successful sales experience in IT consistently meeting or exceeding targetsMinimum 5 years of experience in managing regional sales and sales force of 5+ people in teamDeep understanding of IT Solution sales working with teams from Product Development, Implementation Services and Finance2. Business Development Manager, EBS - South Africa, Zimbabwe
Manage, support, and supervise the business development department responsible for acquisition of new projects and project bids.Set sales targets and define strategy to achieve these targets and to follow the set strategy punctually.Coordinate with sponsors concerning size, standards, conditions and timing of research.Support marketing activities, including trade/ scientific shows, mailings, etc. Initiate marketing strategies and coordinate actions to influence the market.Overall 5+ yrs. of experience in the industry with a minimum 3 years+ of experience in a Business Development Manager role in an IT solution (ERP/CRM/SCM etc.) companyProven IT Solutions & Services sales management experience, together with a good record of achieving targetsBid Management and Proposal Preparation3. Practice Director, Infra, IDM, ERP (3 Positions)
Define and Execute a Go To Market Strategy for IT Solutions and complimentary solutions for each country and specific industries focus within those countriesManage, support, and supervise the business development personnel responsible for supporting on ground sales team responsible acquisition of new projects and project bids.Proactively develops and improve products and services by researching industry and related events, publications, and announcementsManage proposal development process, coordinate with sponsors, Support marketing activities, Plan presentations and demosOverall 8+ experience in the ERP industry with a thorough understanding of ERP systems in Corporate, NGO and public sector verticalsPast experience in ERP implementation and salesPreferably a post graduate with an IT back ground with experience of managing multiple customers/projects across geographies4. Regional Sales Director – West Africa and South Africa
We are looking for a high-performing Regional Sales Director to help us meet our ambitious customer acquisition and revenue growth objectives. You will be responsible for developing and executing all key growth sales strategies, tactics and action plans required to achieve your financial targets within a region in Africa, comprising end to end Sales and Business development and growth in 3 to 4 countries15+ years of successful sales experience in IT consistently meeting or exceeding targetsMinimum 5 years of experience in managing regional sales and sales force of 5+ people in teamDeep understanding of IT Solution sales working with teams from Product Development, Implementation Services and FinanceIf you meet the above requirements please email your CV to hr@technobrainltd.com quoting the Job Title in the Subject line by December 15th 2013 indicating your current and expected remuneration.

Techno Brain Head of Delivery, Managed Services Job in Kenya

Techno Brain, an ISO 9001: 2008 certified & CMMI Level 3 Company, is Africa’s leading custom software application provider. Techno Brain offers innovative software solutions to Government, NGO, and large Private organizations. Due to the recent expansions Techno Brain seeks to recruit:

Head of Delivery, Managed Services

Roles & Responsibilities

The role will require the candidate to provide leadership/mentorship role to Infrastructure/ Managed Services – Delivery Team in day to day project delivery.Drive the architecture, build, test with an aim to meet and excel customer needs, as well as internal needs, such as working closely with the Sr. leadership team and achieve operational parameters.Coordinate with all OEM partners/technical and services heads to ensure all around communication around current and expected projects.Proactive approach, planning and documentation prior to project roll-out for instance staffing and recruitments, spares, mobilize resources for any upcoming projects Hire, train and grow the Delivery team Work closely with BDMs, Account Managers and Country GM’s to understand customer expectations on technical responses on tenders, and strategise delivery Take ownership of delivery team and their key performance parameters to drive the operating margin of the accounts that fall under the Horizontal.Conceive, assess and develop the technology vision for the HorizontalDesign and implement frameworks for performance optimization, scalability, security, reusability for delivery excellence and customer delightResponsible for establishing operating procedures, work assignments, planning, and all project management activities across the horizontal.The role would also need to closely work with Practice Heads/ GM Sales in building competency building and complete responsibility & ownership for Delivery excellence in the respective technology practice area.Overall 15 years+ experience in the ICT industry with a minimum 8 years+ of experience on delivery management for recognised OEMs like Hp, IBM, Oracle, Cisco etc managing multiple large accounts.Qualification: Engineering/ Computer science- graduate/post graduate from a reputed InstitutionOEM certifications are mandatory to determine technical know-how of the candidateIndustry certifications like ITIL, PMP will add weightage Experience at customer site as onsite delivery manager or experience as Technology Practice Head / Delivery Head for Horizontal or Industry verticalsExperience of managing multiple customers across AfricaEnsure efficient project management with SLA based deliveryMulti vendor/OEM Program management experience Experience (should have handled large enterprise accounts)Well-versed with Infrastructure quality management processesAny leadership initiatives assumed Corporate level or at any SBU/vertical/functional level, with a proven successGood Networking across the IndustryProven people leadershipOutstanding communication skills, both oral and written, and both technical and non- technical, and the ability to work with a diverse group of individuals in a professional and service-oriented mannerManage multiple mid-sized projects in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment. Work collaboratively with business and technical partners to meet project objectives. Be responsible for effectively managing all project deliverables throughout the various project phases. Develop detailed project plans and schedules and manage each accordingly. Execute projects on-time and on-budget with allocated resources. Effectively communicate information between the business and technical teams. Handle: hiring, training, placement & performance reviews of delivery team members. Design and implement processes and reporting system.Assist business development teams in pre-sales activity like product presentations, proposal preparation etc.  If you meet the above requirements please email your CV to Attn: Rose Karinjah - rwkarinjah@technobrainltd.com by August 30th 2013 indicating your current and expected remuneration.Late applications will not be considered.

Techno Brain Managed Services & Infra Delivery Technical Manager Job in Nairobi Kenya

Techno Brain, an ISO 9001: 2008 certified & CMMI Level 3 Company, is Africa’s leading custom software application provider. Techno Brain offers innovative software solutions to Government, NGO, and large Private organizations. Due to the recent expansions Techno Brain seeks to recruit:

Position: Technical Manager – Managed Services & Infra Delivery

Responsibility:         
Be the champion and technical lead for all Technical ProjectsManage the Technical Support functionsDevelop Technical capacity, working closely with the Leadership TeamPlan, oversee and co-ordinate installations of technical projects involving ICT infrastructure and Managed Services projectsProvide relevant technical information to operations staff to enable proper installation, operation and maintenance of Technical Equipment, Systems and Processes for customer projectsManage the generation and preservation of company Intellectual Property, including archiving/storage of designs, documentation of know-how and general maintenance of the department’s IP portfolio.Provide product support and other technical support to operational functions in the most efficient manner for all concerned Maintain a clear view at all times of the R&D and Technical Support past and forecast technical and financial performance (both deliverables and spend)Improve the effectiveness of the department’s internal systems; increasing efficiency and reducing administrative overheadAttract, retain and motivate technical staff to improve the department’s performance Report regularly on key aspects of the business, in accordance with routine and ad-hoc reporting requirements Facilitate the building and improvement of technical skill including training, certification geared towards the department’s goalsParticipate in sales support and partner initiativesPerform effort estimates for ICT projectsAttend departmental meetings and season/project de-briefs as requiredResponsible for ensuring compliance with all relevant partner, industry and regulatory regimes including Certifications, Codes, Ethics & Documentation.10 years’ experience in the ICT industry with a minimum 8 years of experience in Technical ManagementEngineering/ Computer science- graduate/post graduate from a reputable institutionOEM certifications: Advanced Microsoft, HP, IBM, Cisco certifications mandatoryAll-rounder ICT experience and certifications will be added advantageIndustry certifications like ITIL, PMP will be added advantage Experience in building and managing technical teamsExperience in managing customer projectsWell-versed in Infrastructure quality management processesDesired skills: Project Management, Experience in multiple implementations, etc.

If you meet the above requirements please email your CV to Attn: Rose Karinjah rwkarinjah@technobrainltd.com quoting the Job Title in the Subject line by August 30th 2013 indicating your current and expected remuneration.

Late applications will not be considered.

Techno Brain Uganda Office Training Division General Manager Job Vacancy

General Manager Training Division Techno Brain, an ISO 9001: 2008 certified & CMMI Level 3 Company, is Africa’s leading custom software application provider. Techno Brain offers innovative software solutions to Government, NGO, and large Private organizations. Due to the recent expansions Techno Brain seeks to recruit an excellent General Manager Training Division for our Uganda office .

Responsibilities

Building a profitable business. Providing strong leadership. Developing a strong infrastructure. Maintaining clear communications.Operating an organization focused on quality. Analyzing the latest market trends and develop a Plan based on the results Focus on the center’s sales and collection goals. Maintain current New Horizons Marketing materials. Responsible for recruiting, hiring and training the team members.Responsible for launching & introducing latest technologies and products Managing the training team.The role will require the candidate to provide leadership to the Country Managers – Training/Delivery Head – Training/ Training Managers / Operations Managers in running the sales, delivery and operations of all the training centers based in Africa.Responsible for creating and delivering sales strategy for the training division.Responsible for maintaining and expanding product lines and designated markets. Increasing market share in existing markets and maximize new business development opportunities.Developing strategy, tactics, sales plans and profit targets.Delivering sales by developing relationships with retail partners, identifying and reporting on business opportunities in target markets.Achieving targets for revenue, profitability and sales growth, Provide direction to the training division.Directs the design, planning, and implementation of corporate training programs, policies, and procedures. Approves new training techniques and suggests enhancements to existing training programsOverall 10+ experience in the industry with a minimum 5 years+ of experience in a Managerial/Leadership role in a training organization.Qualification: Post Graduate from a reputed Institution.Proven sales management experience, together with a good record of achieving targets.Experience of managing multiple customers across geographiesMulti vendor / SI Program management experienceGood Networking across the IndustryProven people leadershipOutstanding communication skills, both oral and written, and both technical and non- technical, and the ability to work with a diverse group of individuals in a professional and service-oriented mannerIf you meet the above requirements please email your CV to hr.ke@technobrainltd.com by June 26th July 2013 indicating your current and expected remuneration. Applications without salary details shall not be considered

Techno Brain Executive Assistant to the CEO, and Senior Navision Technical Consultant Jobs in Kenya

Executive Assistant to the CEO.

Techno Brain, an ISO 9001: 2008 certified and CMMI Level 3 Company, is Africa’s leading custom software application provider. 

Techno Brain offers innovative software solutions to Government, NGO, and large Private organizations. Due to the recent expansions Techno Brain seeks to recruit an excellent Executive Assistant for our CEO to be based in Kenya.Remain up to date on all key issues, tasks, results and efforts required of the executive and the company and provide support to ensure all are achieved on time or ahead of schedule and in a professional and quality-focused manner.Serves as the initial phone contact for the department executives and interacts with clients on the executive’s behalfMaintains highly confidential information and files and is responsible for time sensitive materialPrepares routine and complex correspondence, reports and presentations often using the most advanced office technology including word processing, graphics and spreadsheetsResearches, analyzes and compiles data and figures for presentations and proposals including financial statementsOrganizes and maintains file system files, correspondence, and records as well as expedites the work flowReviews email of executive to prioritize when executive is traveling, ensuring critical issues are addressed in a timely manner.Maintains calendars, schedules appointments and coordinates arrangements for meetings, conferences and travelPrepares agendas, reserves and prepares facilities, and records minutes of meetingsNow that you know what this position does, do you have the background to do the job?Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Administration.Must be 25-30yrs with least 2 years of corporate administrative support experience for a CEO.Flexible and capable of infrequently working extended hours and weekends with availability to be on-call if neededSuperior judgment with confidential materials;Excellent oral, written and interpersonal skills;Dynamic, high energy personality with impeccable composurePositive “can do” attitude.Effectively anticipate needs and issues and able to provide solutions.Aptitude to work well in a fast-paced, dynamic environmentDetail oriented, ability to multi-task, prioritize and execute multiple concurrent activities with competenceKnowledge of IT will be an added advantage.Experience in a fast paced IT or Tech firm is a advantage. Working Knowledge MS Office skills, Outlook/Excel/PPtShould be efficient, self-motivated organized, a good communicator, IT literate.Senior Navision Technical ConsultantDue to the recent expansions Techno Brain seeks to recruit a Senior Technical Consultant .Assist Project Lead or Project Manager in the management of end to end system life cycle development of projects.Oversee minor projects being lead by intermediate level staff.Provide business analysis, business area assessment, user needs analysis and business systems design for major projects.Provide senior level programming as required.Provide technical architecture analysis, design, development, and  enhancement.Assist with the development of client information management standards and evaluation of technology trends.Supervise and mentor all intermediate and junior level staff assigned as members of the project team.Should have hands on/good knowledge in MS Dynamics Navision, SQL Server reporting services Should have hands on experience in SQL Server DB fine tuning in terms of code optimizations, load balancing & techniques Must be comfortable with new developments, object designer & XML port • Should good understanding in SOA architecture, Web services Requirement Must be proficient on 3 tier architecture of Dynamics Nav and Role tailored client (RTC) Must be strong in SQL Server and reporting services with business analyticsShould have strong interpersonal, communication, presentation, analytical & problem solving skills Experience 2-4 Years Desired skills Experience in MS Dynamics Navision.If you meet the above requirements please email your CV to hr.ke@technobrainltd.com by 13th July  2013 indicating your current and expected remuneration. Applications without salary details shall not be considered.

Techno Brain Biometric and Mobile Technologies Business Analyst Jobs in Kenya and Uganda

Techno Brain, an ISO 9001: 2008 certified and CMMI Level 3 Company, is Africa’s leading custom software application provider. Techno Brain offers innovative software solutions to Government, NGO, and large Private organizations. Due to the recent expansions Techno Brain seeks to recruit excellent candidates for the Business Analyst-Biometric Position for our Identity Management Practice.  
Job location – Kenya / Uganda (East Africa).

Roles & Responsibilities

Manage, support, and supervise the business development department responsible for acquisition of new projects and project bids.Locates or proposes potential business deals by contacting potential partners; discovering and exploring opportunities. Following up new business opportunities and setting up meetings.Proactively develops and improve products and services by researching industry and related events, publications, and announcements.Set sales targets and define strategy to achieve these targets and to follow the set strategy punctually.Manage the proposal development process and maintain the time-lines for the proposal teams.Coordinate with sponsors concerning size, standards, conditions and timing of research.Support marketing activities, including trade/ scientific shows, mailings, etc. Initiate marketing strategies and coordinate actions to influence the market.Planning and preparing presentations.Establishing and maintaining working relationships. Communicating new product developments to prospective clients.Plan, direct, supervise, and coordinate work activities of subordinates and staff relating to employment, compensation, labor relations, and employee relations.Responsible for proposing and designing solutions to meet customer requirements and address complex business / technical process requirements.Responsible for developing customer relationship through deep engagement and delivering continuous value by meeting customer expectations and handling issues.Participating in RFP/RFQ related to various projects related to Biometric solutionsIdentify and build GTM to address the region/countryDevelop and enable internal delivery and sales teamA graduate with a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or  IT back ground.Experience and exposure to identity management, biometrics, AIDC will be a significant advantage.Overall 6+ experience in the industry with a minimum 3 years+ of experience in a Business Development Manager / Business Analyst role.Proven IT Solutions & Services sales management experience, together with a good record of achieving targets.Partner-led sales experience will be an advantageExperience in addressing the sub-Saharan or developing economies will be an advantageExperience of managing multiple customers across geographiesExperience on Biometrics and applications of Biometric devices ,AIDC,RFID,SMARTCARD, GPS & POS.Good at documentation – Making Proposals & Tenders.  Responsible for providing pre-sales technical support to sales team with business development activities including building technical and financial proposals, responding to tenders, enterprise solutions and product demos to prospects for acquisition of new projects and customers.Outstanding communication skills, both oral and written, and both technical and non- technical, and the ability to work with a diverse group of individuals in a professional and service-oriented mannerThe Candidate will gather client business requirements, client solutions and specification design, costing, sales proposals and system prototyping. He/she must have strong analytical, process modelling and optimization experience.Business Analyst - Mobile TechnologiesDue to the recent expansions Techno Brain seeks to recruit excellent candidates for the Business Analyst-Mobile Technologies Position for our Identity Management Practice. 

Job location – Kenya / Uganda (East Africa).

Roles & Responsibilities

Manage, support, and supervise the business development department responsible for acquisition of new projects and project bids.Locates or proposes potential business deals by contacting potential partners; discovering and exploring opportunities. Following up new business opportunities and setting up meetings.Proactively develops and improve products and services by researching industry and related events, publications, and announcements.Set sales targets and define strategy to achieve these targets and to follow the set strategy punctually.Manage the proposal development process and maintain the time-lines for the proposal teams.Coordinate with sponsors concerning size, standards, conditions and timing of research.Support marketing activities, including trade/ scientific shows, mailings, etc. Initiate marketing strategies and coordinate actions to influence the market.Planning and preparing presentations.Establishing and maintaining working relationships. Communicating new product developments to prospective clients.Plan, direct, supervise, and coordinate work activities of subordinates and staff relating to employment, compensation, labor relations, and employee relations.As a Business Analyst –Management  Technologies, the candidate will act as a customer focused specialist supporting high value and complex merchants in the development of the technical and business requirements.  This will include producing documented outputs that encompass technical and functional specifications, end to end process analysis, systems integration and interface specifications, service and technical configuration options and deployment phasing optionsTo be successful in this role the candidate will need thorough working knowledge of payment gateway systems, card acquiring schemes, their drivers, industry dynamics, interchange and future product/service deliverables as well as an up-to-date knowledge of industry related technical development Overall 6+ experience in the industry with a minimum 3 years+ of experience in a Business Development Manager / Business Analyst role.A graduate with a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or  IT back ground.Proven IT Solutions & Services sales management experience, together with a good record of achieving targets.Experience of managing multiple customers across geographiesOutstanding communication skills, both oral and written, and both technical and non- technical, and the ability to work with a diverse group of individuals in a professional and service-oriented mannerResponsible to build and develop the Mobile Transactions systems vertical Establish, maintain partnerships with Industry VendorsDevelop and enable internal delivery and sales team Application development experience is desiredPresentation and representation skills a mustPre-sales experience will be preferred Industry relevant certificationsPartner-led sales experience aware of Industry trends Total awareness of, and focus upon, the interests and relationships in existence with any prospective customer A full sales/business development, implementation or relevant service-related background Proven customer skills with the ability to build, maintain and leverage relationships at all levels, for the benefit of all parties Proven project management skills The ability to present at board level Demonstrably strong communication skills, with the proven ability to present both concepts and technical/operational information at all levels within a sales environment  Experience and/or exposure to responding to RFP/RFQ will be an advantageExperience in addressing the sub-Saharan or developing economies will be an advantageWillingness to travel extensively in sub-Saharan regionIf you meet the above requirements please email your CV to hr.ke@technobrainltd.com by 12th July 2013 indicating your current and expected remuneration. Applications without salary details shall not be considered.

Techno Brain Business Development Managers Jobs

Business Development Manager- Healthcare

Techno Brain, an ISO 9001: 2008 certified & CMMI Level 3 Company, is Africa’s leading custom software application provider.

Techno Brain offers innovative software solutions to Government, NGO, and large Private organizations.

Due to the recent expansions Techno Brain seeks to recruit an excellent Business Development Manager  for Tanzania for the Identity Management Practice .

Position to be filled: Business Development Manager – HealthCare

Department/Division : Practice - Identity Management As a BDM-Healthcare, the Candidate will manage and drive information system design projects throughout the development life cycle from initial analysis and design all the way through to implementation and user acceptance.
He/she will also serve as a liaison between the Practice, the Delivery and other technical and functional teams

Specific duties as a BDM-Healthcare will include:

Advising and recommending areas of program planning, business management, budget execution and program coordination Preparing needs assessments Validating resource requirements and developing cost estimate models Conducting and coordinating country/region specific financial, product, market, operational and related research to support strategic and business planning Interpreting, evaluating, and interrelating research data and developing integrated business analyses and projections for incorporation into strategic decision-making Meeting with business partners to help them frame their business needs Gathering and documenting client requirements Documenting "as is" and "to be" workflows (both business and IT areas) Building business cases Validating test cases and test results against requirements Helping businesses to identify and document workflows Planning and coordinating the development of primary and secondary market research studies in support of strategic planning and specific marketing initiatives, as required, and presenting study findings to client committees Providing consultative, technical and staff support, as appropriateQualifications / Prior Work Experience Desired     As a BDM-Healthcare the candidate should be self-motivated and well organized with strong innovation and facilitation skills. He/she must also have strong analytic and problem-solving skills as well as strong multitasking and time-management skills. It is also vital that he/she have excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal and presentation skills and the ability to effectively communicate technical information to persons across multiple business and technical teams at of varying levels of expertise.Specific qualifications for the Healthcare Business Analyst position include: Associate’s degree OR Bachelor’s degree in any field 2-5 years’ experience Demonstrated experience with high-visibility healthcare projects and enterprise-level healthcare providers Knowledge of project management principles, practices, techniques, and tools. Knowledge and appreciation of business concepts and requirements as applicable to a large academic, research, and/or health care facility Knowledge and understanding of business research principles, processes, and techniques Ability to develop and prepare business analyses and plans Ability to develop and deliver presentations Knowledge of the principles of strategic business decision-making Consultative and advisory skills Skill in the use of survey and market research methodologies, systems, and techniques Skill in the use of computerized spreadsheet, relational database, and word processing software Strong follow-through skills Solid business case development skills, preferredExperience and/or exposure to responding to RFP/RFQ will be an advantageExperience in addressing the sub-Saharan or developing economies will be an advantageWillingness to travel extensively in sub-Saharan regionBusiness Development Manager – IMS Due to the recent expansions Techno Brain seeks to recruit excellent Business Development Managers for various countries Kenya, Uganda, Ethiopia, SA and Rwanda for the Identity Management Practice.

Position to be filled: Business Development Manager – IMS

Region/Country: Kenya, Uganda, Ethiopia, Southern Africa, Rwanda
Department/Division:     Practice - Identity Management The Candidate will gather client business requirements, client solutions and specification design, costing, sales proposals and system prototyping. He/she must have strong analytical, process modelling and optimization experience. Responsible to build and develop the IMS Practice Solutions in the region/country Responsible for proposing and designing solutions to meet customer requirements and address complex business / technical process requirements.Responsible for developing customer relationship through deep engagement and delivering continuous value by meeting customer expectations and handling issues.Participating in RFP/RFQ related to various projects related to Biometric solutionsIdentify and build GTM to address the region/countryDevelop and enable internal delivery and sales teamQualifications / Prior Work Experience Desired     Bachelor of Engineering or equivalent2-5 years of verifiable work relevant experienceApplication development experience is desiredPresentation and representation skills a mustPre-sales experience will be preferred Industry relevant certificationsPartner-led sales experience will be an advantageExperience in addressing the sub-Saharan or developing economies will be an advantageWillingness to travel extensively in sub-Saharan regionExperience and exposure to identity management, biometrics, AIDC will be a significant advantageIf you meet the above requirements please email your CV to hr.ke@technobrainltd.com by 13th June 2013 indicating your current and expected remuneration. Applications without salary details shall not be considered.

Techno Brain Senior Sales/Account Executive, Infrastructure and Oracle Business Development Managers Jobs in Kenya

Senior Sales/Account Executive
Techno Brain, an ISO 9001: 2008 certified and CMMI Level 3 company, is Africa’s leading custom software application provider. Techno Brain offers innovative software solutions to Government, NGO, and large Private organizations. Due to the recent expansions Techno Brain seeks to recruit an excellent Senior sales/accounts executive for the Training department. Meet Minimum sales and collections standards, as set forth by the GMVisiting minimum number of clients per day as set forth by the GMBringing new and repeat Business from their designated accounts (clients)Manage client relationships, client retention, looking for new clientsGive presentations, Seminars and briefings to clients as and when required.Doing customer satisfaction survey and giving the inputs to the training manager.Analyzing the market trends based on customer feedback and update GM about the same. Submitting MIS and reports as per the guidelines of SM/GM. Be very familiar with the latest technologies and products.Use software tools on the desktop to track client contact information, communication with potential clients, and other sales-related functions.A degree in a business related or IT field.Certification is Sales and Marketing is added advantageAt least 3 years experience in IT sales.Extensive knowledge in IT products both solutions and trainingAbility to meet tight deadlines.Business Development Manager –  Infrastructure
Due to the recent expansions Techno Brain seeks to recruit an excellent Business Development for our infrastructure department. The main role will be Business development &  Sales for the infrastructure Practise.Manage, support, and supervise the business development department responsible for acquisition of new projects and project bids.Locates or proposes potential business deals by contacting potential partners; discovering and exploring opportunities. Following up new business opportunities and setting up meetings.Proactively develops and improve products and services by researching industry and related events, publications, and announcements.Proactively develops and improve products and services by researching industry and related events, publications, and announcements.Set sales targets and define strategy to achieve these targets and to follow the set strategy punctually.Manage the proposal development process and maintain the time-lines for the proposal teams.Coordinate with sponsors concerning size, standards, conditions and timing of research.Support marketing activities, including trade/ scientific shows, mailings, etc. Initiate marketing strategies and coordinate actions to influence the market.Planning and preparing presentations.Establishing and maintaining working relationships. Communicating new product developments to prospective clients.Plan, direct, supervise, and coordinate work activities of subordinates and staff relating to employment, compensation, labor relations, and employee relations.4 years experience in business development in ICT. Preferably a post graduate with an IT back ground.Experience of managing multiple customers/projects.Understanding of Cisco Outstanding communication skills, both oral and written, and both technical and non- technical.Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals in a professional and service-oriented manner.Business Development Manager – Oracle
Due to the recent expansions Techno Brain seeks to recruit an excellent Business Development Manager -Oracle. Manage, support, and supervise the business development department responsible for acquisition of new projects and project bids.Locates or proposes potential business deals by contacting potential partners; discovering and exploring opportunities. Following up new business opportunities and setting up meetings.Proactively develops and improve products and services by researching industry and related events, publications, and announcements.Proactively develops and improve products and services by researching industry and related events, publications, and announcements.Set sales targets and define strategy to achieve these targets and to follow the set strategy punctually.Manage the proposal development process and maintain the time-lines for the proposal teams.Coordinate with sponsors concerning size, standards, conditions and timing of research.Support marketing activities, including trade/ scientific shows, mailings, etc. Initiate marketing strategies and coordinate actions to influence the market.Planning and preparing presentations.Establishing and maintaining working relationships. Communicating new product developments to prospective clients.Plan, direct, supervise, and coordinate work activities of subordinates and staff relating to employment, compensation, labor relations, and employee relations.Overall 6+ experience in the industry with a minimum 4 years+ of experience in a Business Development Manager role in IT Sales.Post Graduate from a reputed Institution, preferable with a science background.Proven IT Solutions & Services sales management experience, together with a good record of achieving targets.Experience of managing multiple customers across geographies.Experience in SAP/ORACLE sales is preferred.Multi vendor / SI Program management experience.Good Networking across the Industry.Proven people leadership.Outstanding communication skills, both oral and written, and both technical and non- technical, and the ability to work with a diverse group of individuals in a professional and service-oriented manner.If you meet the above requirements please email your CV to hr.ke@technobrainltd.com by July 13th  2013 indicating your current and expected remuneration. Applications without salary details shall not be considered.

Techno Brain Technical Writer Job in Kenya

Techno Brain, an ISO 9001: 2008 certified & CMMI Level 3 Company, is Africa’s leading custom software application provider. Techno Brain offers innovative software solutions to Government, NGO, and large Private organizations. Due to the recent expansions Techno Brain seeks to recruit excellent candidates for the following positions.Develops, writes, and maintains information for internal and external audiences such as online help, installation and upgrade instructions, and wiki information.Researches available product information; interviews remote and local technical experts;Conducts independent tests of technical features and software/documentation usability.Functions as a member of a cross-functional software team in an agile development environment; collaborates with product management, software engineers, quality assurance engineers, and support personnel to produce product documentation based on established deadlines and milestones. Attends and reports at regular team meetings.Performs and implements technical and peer reviews of product, Project, Quality documentation.Understands different user levels and writes to the appropriate level. Adheres to department standards, including templates and style guides.Provides status updates on projects as required by management. Coordinates with other technical writers on documentation projects.Develops working knowledge of product functional areas as assigned.Develops proficiency in the company's internal processes and department guidelines.Writes ,edits, improves and builds solution write-ups and technical documentsHandles, manages and monitors the technical write up of the projects and other delivery documentsWorks very closely and Liaise with Admin Manager, GDH, DH and PMs on building technical solution content and ensure all documents are technical sound and well written. Proof reads and provides feedback on technical aspects of documents before submission. Performs detailed industry research on the solution proposed to ensure the offering and the write up is professional, up to date, competitive and world classProvides constant feedback to Admin Manager, GDH, DH and PMs on solution design and technical documentationPerforms other duties as assigned.Degree in English literature or Communications, or equivalent experienceExcellent written and verbal communication skills.Good analytical and problem-solving skills, and an aptitude for technical concepts.Ability to write for different audiences.Ability to work in a team environment and independently.Knowledge of basic HTML, wiki markup, or web design.Experience with web-based application documentation or online help documentation.Experience with screen capturing, creating illustrations and diagrams, or graphics manipulation.Ability to research and understand new technologies.Experience with Mac, Linux, or Unix product environments. Ability to work on multiple projects at the same time.Minimum of 3+ years of relevant experienceIf you meet the above requirements please email your CV to hr.ke@technobrainltd.com by 13th July 2013 indicating your current and expected remuneration. Applications without salary details shall not be considered.

Techno Brain Project Administration Manager Job in Kenya

Techno Brain, an ISO 9001: 2008 certified & CMMI Level 3 Company, is Africa’s leading custom software application provider. Techno Brain offers innovative software solutions to Government, NGO, and large Private organizations.Due to the recent expansions Techno Brain seeks to recruit excellent candidates for the following positions.
 Project Administration Manager
Manages  Projects Delivery Admin Team to ensure that delivery team members are well supported and all required information is collected from the team, projects and other tools and systemsReports to Global Delivery HeadProvides Delivery admin support to CEO, global Delivery head, Delivery Heads on Top Key Projects (Category A) by organizing meetings/calls, providing frequent updates, monitoring progress, and following up with the key stakeholders. Works very closely and Liaise with other department teams, PMO, DH, Clients, Partners on communication, preparation and follow up of all projects with the delivery.Provides direct support to Global Delivery Head, Delivery Head – Africa and other Delivery Heads on Projects, client escalations, project management, metrics, reporting, monitoring, tracking and controlling with organizing calls, reminders, follow ups, status updates and various meetings etc. Submits consolidated weekly reports from the Delivery Admin Team to Management on Weekly Activity reports, Top and Key strategic Projects Status, escalations, issues, risks, pending actions etc. Supports Delivery efforts by guiding and administering delivery operations; monitoring and reporting delivery resultsImproves communication between delivery and other department heads by ensuring that there is seamless information flow and collaboration across various key stakeholders.Root Cause Analysis and actions for any deviations. Strong and hands on in PMO, customer handling, MIS, Metrics, Time sheet management, Follow upsWith 10+ years of experience in Delivery administration, customer service, Project Management Office where the candidate carried out Management duties.Admin back office support in order to achieve the highest levels of communication, collaboration, productivity and coordination across the entire company.  Responsible for Project Accounting.Performs other duties as assigned.Admin back office support in order to achieve the highest levels of communication, collaboration, productivity and coordination across the entire company.  Good in Project AccountingGood in Documentation, Project Management, Client communicationA degree and post graduate qualification in project management is required.If you meet the above requirements please email your CV to hr.ke@technobrainltd.com by 30th June 2013 indicating your current and expected remuneration. Applications without salary details shall not be considered.

Techno Brain System Administrator, Network and Security Engineer, Database Administrator, Web Application Specialist Jobs in Abuja, Nigeria

Techno Brain, an ISO 9001: 2008 certified & CMMI Level 3 Company, is Africa’s leading custom software application provider. Techno Brain offers innovative software solutions to Government, NGO, and large Private organizations. Due to the recent expansions Techno Brain seeks to recruit excellent candidates for the following positions for our Managed Services Practice.

System Administrator (Servers)

Job Title: Systems Administrator
In this role you will be involved in a number of support based activities in support of a major client-server & multi-sites based in-house business application system. Not only will you be responsible for supporting this system, but also providing focusing on the analysis, deployment and implementation of technical solutions. The technical environment includes:Windows Servers (OS & hardware)Domain & Active DirectoryMulti production servers andMS SQL Server 2000/2005Enterprise system management toolsSome of your key, day to day responsibilities will include:Deploy all software and hardware upgrades to the production servers and sites.Proactive monitoring of all servers, applications and services to ensure high availability and SLA's.Assist in implementing, testing and maintaining server level disaster recovery plans.Liaise with vendors for technical issues resolution.Oversee provision of end-user services, including help desk and technical support services.develop and implement policies, procedures, and standards across the systems and network teamsPlan, organize, and manage staff and overall operations to ensure the stable operation of IT infrastructureResponsible for documenting IT solution.To design and implement Monitoring System and Security ToolLead Crisis management of high severity incidents and ownership of post-problem review processes (Post Mortem review / report production).Minimum 5 years working experience in Microsoft Windows Server, Active Directory, GPO and Microsoft SQL 2000/2005/2008At least 3 years experience as a team lead / supervisorMinimum qualification of a Degree Willing to work on rotational shift and to be on standby on weekends & public holidaysPreferable to have:End user application support experience with any client server based application running on Microsoft SQL server.Demonstrable experience in IT Industry standards, services, systems architecture, enterprise applications, project management and training.ITIL knowledge and MCITP certification will be an advantage.
The Systems Administrator (Server) will report directly to the IT Project Manager.
The indicators of success in this role will be as agreed under the Systems Administrator (Server) personal work plan

Network and Security Engineer 

Job Type: Contract

We are is currently seeking a Network and Security Engineer with strong Cisco Routing, Switching, Firewall , Data Center operations, and performance issue management experience. 

Candidate will responsible for building network infrastructure, responding to network problems, short and long term project work, and continually driving improvements in network performance.
The Network and Security Engineer will be responsible for analyzing, designing, installing, configuring, maintaining and repairing of network infrastructure and application components.  The Network and Security Engineer will perform a wide variety of evaluation, maintenance, installation and training tasks to ensure the computer network performance meets company and user satisfaction.
The Network and Security Engineer will Coordinate and implement security controls and projects.
The Network and Security Engineer will also provide direction, information, and recommendations regarding network configurations and installations.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities: Drive the design and deployment of new installations of network systems at multiple locationsDesign and implement high performance, WAN/LAN/SAN infrastructureInstall, maintain, monitor, analyze, and troubleshoot data center equipment and software in support of data center operations. Support production operations environment including multiple servers, networking, batch processing, backup and related activities. Employ innovative thought and automation to improve productivity, workflow, and technology deploymentIdentify and evaluate new technologyTroubleshoot infrastructure and application performance issues Find and improve performance issuesWork closely with other parts of the business to identify areas of high opportunityConfigure and setup Cisco Firewalls, VPN Concentrators and Security appliances for access to vital business applications Design, setup and configure complex switching environments Design, setup and configure complex wireless networking that supports open or secured access and the ability to support voice and video applicationsMaintain a thorough understanding of Local Area Networking Assist in the design of multi-server environments including IP address schemes, DNS, WINS, EtherChannel (Bonding), etc.  Configuring and installing client and server network software for upgrading and maintaining network and telecommunication systems.  Maintaining multi-site network operations and software applications, operating systems and regular maintenance with both private and public facilitiesManaging assigned projects and program components to deliver services in accordance with established objectives.  Responding to inquiries from staff, administrators, service providers, site personnel and outside vendors and etc. to provide technical assistance and support  Supervising the administration of systems and servers related network to ensure availability of services to authorized users.  Troubleshooting malfunctions of network hardware and software applications, telephones and security systems to resolve operational issues and restore services. Takes lead on complex investigating both internal and external frauds and/or forgery cases and documenting and maintaining case files on investigations  Liaison with and files police reports and following up with local and federal law enforcement on open investigations Coordinates / Reviews and documents annual branch security surveys Maintaining liaison within the market to which they are assigned with Federal and local Law Enforcement and security vendors Coordinating physical security projects First responder for crisis situations in the market to which they are assigned Periodic branch reviews to insure that security standards are being followed Provide periodic security training to branch and market personnel Any other duties as assigned by management Cisco SwitchingCisco Routing (BGP, OSPF, MPLS)Data Center OperationsF5 and Firewall experienceExperience in troubleshooting/supporting wireless technologies.Experience in QOS, Wireless and VOIP.Experience in security standards and security controls.Performance analysis and troubleshootingPacket capture and analysisDeep understanding of the TCP/IP protocolAble and willing to do critical strategy work all the way through hands on implementation Eager to work in a collaborative, team environment.Cisco Unified Communication Manager configuration and infrastructure a plus.Professional knowledge of Windows and Linux Servers, Exchange, Oracle and SQL database and SQL experience a plus.Knowledge of VoIP implementation and support Bachelors Degree and current Cisco Certifications (CCNP, CCIE,) and security certification preferred
The Network and security Specialist will report directly to the IT Project Manager.

Performance Indicators
The indicators of success in this role will be as agreed under the Network and security Specialist personal work plan
Database Administrator (DBA)
DBA Primary Duties and Responsibilities: Responsible for ensuring availability and performance of the databases that support the systemWork to ensure that the associated hardware resources allocated to the databases and to ensure high resilience and performance tuning. To proactively monitor the database systems to ensure secure services with minimum downtime (Oracle 10g/11g, SQL Server 2008). Responsible for providing trend analysis to management team to enable them to make informed decisions regarding resource management. Responsible for troubleshooting and problem solving of SQL development. Responsible for improvement and maintenance of the databases to include rollout and upgrades. Responsible for implementation and release of database changes according to agreed timescales and costs. Design and document database architecture. Data Modeling.Design Data Warehousing and Business Intelligence platformBuild database scheme, tables, procedures and permissionsSet up data sharing and disk partitioningDevelop database utilities and automated reportingCreate shell scripts for task automationCreate, test and execute data management languagesAnalyze and sustain capacity and performance requirementsAnalyze, consolidate and tune database for optimal efficiencyMonitor systems and platforms for availability.Oversee backup, clustering, mirroring, replication and failoverRestore and recover corrupted databasesInstall and test upgrades and patchesImplement security and encryptionProvide 24/7 support for critical situationsEvaluate and recommend new database technologiesAll other responsibilities as assigned  In depth Oracle and SQL Server Database Administration experience.  Experience of managing multiple MS SQL 2008 & Oracle 10g/11g  RDBMS on large systems Strong self-sufficiency and initiative working on Database projects Practical experience in monitoring and tuning a database to provide a high availability service.  Experience of Transactional SQL, and DTS stored procedures. Practical experience in managing the internal and external MS SQL and Oracle database securityGood knowledge of MSSQL and T-SQLExperience of working in a large, complex organisation with a number of major IT&T systemsExperience in supporting a large scale, complex application systems environmentExperience of working to recognised project delivery standardsExperience of providing specialist expertiseWrite database documentation, including data standards, procedures and data dictionary definitionsTake ownership of capacity planning and ensure that the infrastructure team monitor capacity and provision sufficient capacity for business growthLiaise with Project and Technical Design teams on logical and physical database design to ensure new application databases being commissioned are strategically aligned and fit for purposeLiaise with the infrastructure team to ensure that backups, archiving and recovery procedures are in place and operating effectively and that periodic testing is performedMonitor database performance and parameters to ensure fast query responsesBachelors Degree and current Oracle and Microsoft Certifications for databases preferredReporting Procedure

The DBA will report directly to the IT Project Manager.

Performance Indicators
The indicators of success in this role will be as agreed under the Database Administrator work plan

Web Application Specialist

Job Description

Job Title: Web Application Developer

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Day to Day Work

We are looking for an experienced Web Application Developer to join our team in Abuja Nigeria. The position will involve planning, implementing and maintaining updates on web pages.

Specific Job Responsibilities:

The Web Application Developer will support  in the development of web pages and SharePoint sites. This position involves planning, implementing, and maintaining updates on web pages. This individual provides hands-on technical leadership and direction to the technology team, understands business challenges and translates them into process/technical solutions.Experience with Microsoft SQL 2005/2008 (DTS, SSIS, and DBA experience)Proficient with ASP.NET C#Proficient with Classic ASPProficient with PhotoshopProficient with SharePoint (Administration and design)Proficient understanding of application development, administration and security techniques across the entire WISA stack (Windows, IIS, SQL, ASP.net)Demonstrated proficiency with all aspects of development cycle including requirements gathering, design and implementationRecommends system solutions by comparing advantages and disadvantages of custom development and purchase alternativesSupports and develops web application developers by providing advice and coachingAble to break down complex requirements into actionable solutionsBS in Computer Science or related fieldJob Segments: Developer, Graphic Design, Computer Science, Database, SQL, Technology, CreativeReporting Procedure

The Web Application Specialist will report directly to the BA/SA Analyst.

Performance Indicators

The indicators of success in this role will be as agreed under the Web Application Specialist personal work plan

If you meet the above requirements please email your CV to hr.ke@technobrainltd.com by 28th June 2013 indicating your current and expected remuneration. 

Applications without salary details shall not be considered.

Techno Brain System Administrator, Network and Security Engineer, Database Administrator, Web Application Specialist Jobs in Abuja, Nigeria

Techno Brain, an ISO 9001: 2008 certified & CMMI Level 3 Company, is Africa’s leading custom software application provider. Techno Brain offers innovative software solutions to Government, NGO, and large Private organizations. Due to the recent expansions Techno Brain seeks to recruit excellent candidates for the following positions for our Managed Services Practice.

System Administrator (Servers)

Job Title: Systems Administrator
In this role you will be involved in a number of support based activities in support of a major client-server & multi-sites based in-house business application system. Not only will you be responsible for supporting this system, but also providing focusing on the analysis, deployment and implementation of technical solutions. The technical environment includes:Windows Servers (OS & hardware)Domain & Active DirectoryMulti production servers andMS SQL Server 2000/2005Enterprise system management toolsSome of your key, day to day responsibilities will include:Deploy all software and hardware upgrades to the production servers and sites.Proactive monitoring of all servers, applications and services to ensure high availability and SLA's.Assist in implementing, testing and maintaining server level disaster recovery plans.Liaise with vendors for technical issues resolution.Oversee provision of end-user services, including help desk and technical support services.develop and implement policies, procedures, and standards across the systems and network teamsPlan, organize, and manage staff and overall operations to ensure the stable operation of IT infrastructureResponsible for documenting IT solution.To design and implement Monitoring System and Security ToolLead Crisis management of high severity incidents and ownership of post-problem review processes (Post Mortem review / report production).Minimum 5 years working experience in Microsoft Windows Server, Active Directory, GPO and Microsoft SQL 2000/2005/2008At least 3 years experience as a team lead / supervisorMinimum qualification of a Degree Willing to work on rotational shift and to be on standby on weekends & public holidaysPreferable to have:End user application support experience with any client server based application running on Microsoft SQL server.Demonstrable experience in IT Industry standards, services, systems architecture, enterprise applications, project management and training.ITIL knowledge and MCITP certification will be an advantage.
The Systems Administrator (Server) will report directly to the IT Project Manager.
The indicators of success in this role will be as agreed under the Systems Administrator (Server) personal work plan

Network and Security Engineer 

Job Type: Contract

We are is currently seeking a Network and Security Engineer with strong Cisco Routing, Switching, Firewall , Data Center operations, and performance issue management experience. 

Candidate will responsible for building network infrastructure, responding to network problems, short and long term project work, and continually driving improvements in network performance.
The Network and Security Engineer will be responsible for analyzing, designing, installing, configuring, maintaining and repairing of network infrastructure and application components.  The Network and Security Engineer will perform a wide variety of evaluation, maintenance, installation and training tasks to ensure the computer network performance meets company and user satisfaction.
The Network and Security Engineer will Coordinate and implement security controls and projects.
The Network and Security Engineer will also provide direction, information, and recommendations regarding network configurations and installations.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities: Drive the design and deployment of new installations of network systems at multiple locationsDesign and implement high performance, WAN/LAN/SAN infrastructureInstall, maintain, monitor, analyze, and troubleshoot data center equipment and software in support of data center operations. Support production operations environment including multiple servers, networking, batch processing, backup and related activities. Employ innovative thought and automation to improve productivity, workflow, and technology deploymentIdentify and evaluate new technologyTroubleshoot infrastructure and application performance issues Find and improve performance issuesWork closely with other parts of the business to identify areas of high opportunityConfigure and setup Cisco Firewalls, VPN Concentrators and Security appliances for access to vital business applications Design, setup and configure complex switching environments Design, setup and configure complex wireless networking that supports open or secured access and the ability to support voice and video applicationsMaintain a thorough understanding of Local Area Networking Assist in the design of multi-server environments including IP address schemes, DNS, WINS, EtherChannel (Bonding), etc.  Configuring and installing client and server network software for upgrading and maintaining network and telecommunication systems.  Maintaining multi-site network operations and software applications, operating systems and regular maintenance with both private and public facilitiesManaging assigned projects and program components to deliver services in accordance with established objectives.  Responding to inquiries from staff, administrators, service providers, site personnel and outside vendors and etc. to provide technical assistance and support  Supervising the administration of systems and servers related network to ensure availability of services to authorized users.  Troubleshooting malfunctions of network hardware and software applications, telephones and security systems to resolve operational issues and restore services. Takes lead on complex investigating both internal and external frauds and/or forgery cases and documenting and maintaining case files on investigations  Liaison with and files police reports and following up with local and federal law enforcement on open investigations Coordinates / Reviews and documents annual branch security surveys Maintaining liaison within the market to which they are assigned with Federal and local Law Enforcement and security vendors Coordinating physical security projects First responder for crisis situations in the market to which they are assigned Periodic branch reviews to insure that security standards are being followed Provide periodic security training to branch and market personnel Any other duties as assigned by management Cisco SwitchingCisco Routing (BGP, OSPF, MPLS)Data Center OperationsF5 and Firewall experienceExperience in troubleshooting/supporting wireless technologies.Experience in QOS, Wireless and VOIP.Experience in security standards and security controls.Performance analysis and troubleshootingPacket capture and analysisDeep understanding of the TCP/IP protocolAble and willing to do critical strategy work all the way through hands on implementation Eager to work in a collaborative, team environment.Cisco Unified Communication Manager configuration and infrastructure a plus.Professional knowledge of Windows and Linux Servers, Exchange, Oracle and SQL database and SQL experience a plus.Knowledge of VoIP implementation and support Bachelors Degree and current Cisco Certifications (CCNP, CCIE,) and security certification preferred
The Network and security Specialist will report directly to the IT Project Manager.

Performance Indicators
The indicators of success in this role will be as agreed under the Network and security Specialist personal work plan
Database Administrator (DBA)
DBA Primary Duties and Responsibilities: Responsible for ensuring availability and performance of the databases that support the systemWork to ensure that the associated hardware resources allocated to the databases and to ensure high resilience and performance tuning. To proactively monitor the database systems to ensure secure services with minimum downtime (Oracle 10g/11g, SQL Server 2008). Responsible for providing trend analysis to management team to enable them to make informed decisions regarding resource management. Responsible for troubleshooting and problem solving of SQL development. Responsible for improvement and maintenance of the databases to include rollout and upgrades. Responsible for implementation and release of database changes according to agreed timescales and costs. Design and document database architecture. Data Modeling.Design Data Warehousing and Business Intelligence platformBuild database scheme, tables, procedures and permissionsSet up data sharing and disk partitioningDevelop database utilities and automated reportingCreate shell scripts for task automationCreate, test and execute data management languagesAnalyze and sustain capacity and performance requirementsAnalyze, consolidate and tune database for optimal efficiencyMonitor systems and platforms for availability.Oversee backup, clustering, mirroring, replication and failoverRestore and recover corrupted databasesInstall and test upgrades and patchesImplement security and encryptionProvide 24/7 support for critical situationsEvaluate and recommend new database technologiesAll other responsibilities as assigned  In depth Oracle and SQL Server Database Administration experience.  Experience of managing multiple MS SQL 2008 & Oracle 10g/11g  RDBMS on large systems Strong self-sufficiency and initiative working on Database projects Practical experience in monitoring and tuning a database to provide a high availability service.  Experience of Transactional SQL, and DTS stored procedures. Practical experience in managing the internal and external MS SQL and Oracle database securityGood knowledge of MSSQL and T-SQLExperience of working in a large, complex organisation with a number of major IT&T systemsExperience in supporting a large scale, complex application systems environmentExperience of working to recognised project delivery standardsExperience of providing specialist expertiseWrite database documentation, including data standards, procedures and data dictionary definitionsTake ownership of capacity planning and ensure that the infrastructure team monitor capacity and provision sufficient capacity for business growthLiaise with Project and Technical Design teams on logical and physical database design to ensure new application databases being commissioned are strategically aligned and fit for purposeLiaise with the infrastructure team to ensure that backups, archiving and recovery procedures are in place and operating effectively and that periodic testing is performedMonitor database performance and parameters to ensure fast query responsesBachelors Degree and current Oracle and Microsoft Certifications for databases preferredReporting Procedure

The DBA will report directly to the IT Project Manager.

Performance Indicators
The indicators of success in this role will be as agreed under the Database Administrator work plan

Web Application Specialist

Job Description

Job Title: Web Application Developer

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Day to Day Work

We are looking for an experienced Web Application Developer to join our team in Abuja Nigeria. The position will involve planning, implementing and maintaining updates on web pages.

Specific Job Responsibilities:

The Web Application Developer will support  in the development of web pages and SharePoint sites. This position involves planning, implementing, and maintaining updates on web pages. This individual provides hands-on technical leadership and direction to the technology team, understands business challenges and translates them into process/technical solutions.Experience with Microsoft SQL 2005/2008 (DTS, SSIS, and DBA experience)Proficient with ASP.NET C#Proficient with Classic ASPProficient with PhotoshopProficient with SharePoint (Administration and design)Proficient understanding of application development, administration and security techniques across the entire WISA stack (Windows, IIS, SQL, ASP.net)Demonstrated proficiency with all aspects of development cycle including requirements gathering, design and implementationRecommends system solutions by comparing advantages and disadvantages of custom development and purchase alternativesSupports and develops web application developers by providing advice and coachingAble to break down complex requirements into actionable solutionsBS in Computer Science or related fieldJob Segments: Developer, Graphic Design, Computer Science, Database, SQL, Technology, CreativeReporting Procedure

The Web Application Specialist will report directly to the BA/SA Analyst.

Performance Indicators

The indicators of success in this role will be as agreed under the Web Application Specialist personal work plan

If you meet the above requirements please email your CV to hr.ke@technobrainltd.com by 28th June 2013 indicating your current and expected remuneration. 

Applications without salary details shall not be considered.

Techno Brain Product Manager Job in Kenya

Techno Brain, an ISO 9001: 2008 certified & CMMI Level 3 Company, is Africa’s leading custom software application provider.

Techno Brain offers innovative software solutions to Government, NGO, and large Private organizations. 

Due to the recent expansions Techno Brain seeks to recruit excellent Business Development Managers for various countries Kenya, Uganda, Ethiopia, SA and Rwanda for the Identity Management Practice.

Job Responsibilities

Manage, support, and supervise the business development department responsible for acquisition of new projects and project bids.Locates or proposes potential business deals by contacting potential partners; discovering and exploring opportunities. Following up new business opportunities and setting up meetings.Proactively develops and improve products and services by researching industry and related events, publications, and announcements.Set sales targets and define strategy to achieve these targets and to follow the set strategy punctually.Manage the proposal development process and maintain the time-lines for the proposal teams.Coordinate with sponsors concerning size, standards, conditions and timing of research.Support marketing activities, including trade/ scientific shows, mailings, etc. Initiate marketing strategies and coordinate actions to influence the market.Planning and preparing presentations.Establishing and maintaining working relationships. Communicating new product developments to prospective clients.Plan, direct, supervise, and coordinate work activities of subordinates and staff relating to employment, compensation, labor relations, and employee relations.Manage the entire product life cycle for the M&E solution.Overall 3+ experience in monitoring and evaluation Degree in statistics/computer engineering with certification in M&E.Proven IT Solutions & management experience, together with a good record of achieving targets.Outstanding communication skills, both oral and written, and both technical and non- technical, and the ability to work with a diverse group of individuals in a professional and service-oriented mannerIf you meet the above requirements please email your CV to hr.ke@technobrainltd.com by 28th June 2013 indicating your current and expected remuneration.

Applications without salary details shall not be considered.