Research Officers and Senior ICT Officer Jobs in Kenya

A well established State Corporation is seeking to recruit for the following positions:-
 

1. Agricultural / Research Officers (2)

Responsibilities:
 

The Officer will be responsible to the Head of Division for the performance of the following:

• Plan and implement cropping programmes
• Mobilize, sensitize and train farmers/staff/stakeholders on relevant agronomic issues
• Undertake specific agricultural based trials; investigate, collect and analyze data and prepare reports
• Participate in Monitoring and Evaluation of agricultural programmes
• Professionally participate in project identification, planning and implementation.
• Manage identified agricultural enterprise commercially.

Requirements:

• Bachelors of Science in Agriculture from a recognized university
• At least 3 years experience in a relevant and busy environment
• Be ready to work in any part of the Country
• Possess the ability and commitment to work and give results with minimum supervision
• Must be computer literate

2. Senior ICT Officer (1)
 

Broad Role:
 

To plan, direct, manage and oversee the activities and operations of the ICT section, administer the ICT budget, staff and give direction on technological advancements in all operational areas
 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop information Technology strategy in support of the organization’s mission and core objectives.
• LAN/WAN administration and continuous upgrade of supporting network infrastructure.
• Ensure continuous and effective provision of up to date ICT services in the Organization and ability to handle troubleshooting of Organization’s Computer systems.
• Maintain and update the management Information System (MIS) for the collection, analysis and dissemination of data within the Organization.
• Provide continuous training of staff on ICT system equipment use and user of applications on need basis.
• Review systems infrastructure, implementation and integration.
• Ensure secure, continuous uninterrupted availability and functionality of the Organization’s Computer systems.
• Maintain and continuously account on the delivery of set targets and provide regular ICT monthly, quarterly and annual reports
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by Management including appointments in various committees.

Education, Professional Qualifications and work experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science/ Information Technology or equivalent from a recognized/reputable University.
• Minimum of 6 years’ experience in a busy networking environment 3 of which should be at Supervisory level.
• Certification in MCSE, CCNA will be an added advantage.
• Knowledge of Linux, windows 2003/2008 Server and IBM Informix Operating systems
• Hands-on experience in one of the mainstream ERP’s will be a distinct advantage.
• Support integration of mobile, email, web and other electronic resources into a Document Management ICT system for information gathering, processing, archiving and dissemination.
• Experience with backup and recovery of Data/System Files
• Experience in configuration, Management and Troubleshooting of LAN/WAN Network devices
• Configure and monitor the performance of specific applications to ensure they operate to agreed performance levels
• Performing on-site and remote technical support.

How to Apply
 

Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should forward a letter of application, detailed CV containing details of qualifications, experience, names and addresses of 3 professional referees and attach copies of academic/professional certificates and testimonials to:-
 

DN\A 1340
P.O. Box 49010-00100
Nairobi
 

To be received not later than 26th July 2012.