KENTRADE Database Administrators Jobs in Nairobi Kenya

The Kenya Trade Network Agency (KENTRADE) is a State Corporation under the National Treasury whose mandate is to implement, operationalize and manage the Kenya National Electronic Single Window System also known the Kenya TradeNet System as well as Trade Facilitation.

To fulfil our mandate we wishes to engage suitably qualified Kenyans who meet the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Kenya Constitution for the following positions:

ICT Department

Database Administrator

2 Posts

Reports To: Assistant Manager, Applications 

Job purpose: Responsible for maintaining and implementing database related activities, security and establishes policies & procedures for complex database management against agreed SLAs to ensure database service availability and reliability. 

Duties & Responsibilities 

• Installing, testing and commissioning new versions of the DBMS, installing new applications and customizing existing applications. 
• Establishing users’ needs and monitoring user access and security; 
• Monitoring performance and managing parameters to provide fast query responses to front-end users; 
• Mapping out the conceptual design for a planned database in outline; considering both back-end organization of data and front-end accessibility for end-users;
• Refining the logical design so that it can be translated into a specific data model, further refining the physical design to meet system storage requirements;
• Maintaining data standards, including adherence to the relevant policies and acts;
• Writing database documentation, including data standards, procedures and definitions for the data dictionary (metadata);
• Controlling access permissions and privileges;
• Developing, managing and testing back-up and recovery plans as well as ensuring that storage, archiving, back-up and recovery procedures are functioning correctly;
• Ensure regular communication with technical, applications and operational staff to ensure database integrity and security;
• Undertake such other duties as may be reasonably required and which are consistent with the level of responsibility of this job role. 

Qualifications & Experience 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electrical Engineering or related field form a recognized institution. 
• Thorough knowledge on SQL, RDBMS, Object oriented and XML DBMS fundamentals
• Certification as an Oracle DBA and Certification as an Oracle Certified Professional is mandatory. 
• Proven knowledge and understanding of Operating System fundamentals especially UNIX and Oracle Solaris.
• At least six (6) years’ experience in a multi-disciplined and busy IT environment in a medium to large scale organization with strong background in service delivery and operational support.
• Practical and proven experience in Symantec NetBackup and Oracle Storage systems.
• Experience with integration and support of backup software.
• Understanding of data management tools and techniques.
• Good knowledge and experience in the use of the Incident / Change and remote management tools, processes and applications.
• A good understanding of database architecture, software and database management systems.
• The ability to work under pressure and to meet strict deadlines as an appreciation of wider business demands.

All candidates are expected to possess the following:-

• Excellent communication skills both oral and written
• Ability to multi task with high stress tolerance levels.
• Strong work ethic with personal and professional Integrity.
• Good problem solving and analytical skills.
• Analytical and Reporting skills
• Customer focus and relationship building expertise
• Project Management experience.

How to Apply

Qualified and Interested candidates are requested to submit their applications, Curriculum Vitae, copies of certificates & testimonials, email and telephone contacts including names, telephone and email contacts of three (3) referees who must be familiar with the candidates previous work experience.

Applications should be addressed as detailed below and be sent by post, hand delivery or email so as to be received not later than 5.00 pm on Friday May 30, 2014. 

The Chief Executive Officer 
Kenya Trade Network Agency 
1st Floor, Embankment Plaza 
Longonot Rd - Upper hill 
P.O. Box 36943-00200 
Nairobi

eMail: vacancies@kentrade.go.ke 

KENTRADE is an Equal Opportunity Employer 

Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted