VSO Jitolee is a member of the VSO federation based in Nairobi with an East African regional mandate to promote volunteerism and recruit skilled professionals from Kenya and Uganda to serve as volunteers in VSO programmes in 44 countries in Africa, Asia, the Pacific, Latin America and the Caribbean.

In addition we contribute to Kenya’s national development working with local partners in the areas of disability, secure livelihoods and health.

At VSO Jitolee, we seek to be fully responsive to changing circumstances and needs in the countries where we work, providing timely and cost-effective services. In this role we are looking to you to support and maintain access to cost effective IT services that enable staff, volunteers and partners to achieve their objectives.

As the Information Technology Assistant, your role will involve providing proper maintenance and update of IT software and equipment and liaising with VSO IT staff internationally to provide optimum solutions and support.

In addition to supporting staff in developing databases for various purposes including donor reporting, you will provide IT training, advice and support to staff and volunteers as appropriate to optimize the use of information systems at VSO Jitolee.

You will also maintain office security at a high level ensuring that the security systems are routinely maintained and serviced.

A competent Information Technology Assistant, you will have at least one year experience with
adequate knowledge in developing and managing databases and global communication systems as well as an awareness of new technology that may improve delivery of services.

You will have knowledge and experience in using Windows server 2003 and 2008 and demonstrated skills in developing and managing systems, software applications and information systems administration.

Excellent ability in the use of Microsoft Office applications,capacity to manage knowledge and resources, team working and ability to influence others will also be key to this role.

Applications

If you find this a worthy career challenge, send your application- composed of a CV and a statement (of not more than two pages) explaining why you meet the person specifications, and are the ideal candidate for the job.

Please include telephone and email contact and details of three referees (one of whom should be your current or most recent employer).

Applications should be sent to:

The Human Resources Manager
Email: recruitmentkenya@vsoint.org

*** Please quote the job reference number VSOJ-ITA/0911

Due to anticipated interest in this post, only short-listed candidates will receive a response.

VSO, an equal opportunity employer, values inclusion and seeks to have a diverse workforce and therefore welcomes applicants from all sections of the community.

Application deadline Friday, 21st October 2011

Interviews 7th-11th November 2011

Expected Start date Earliest convenience

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