Information Communication Technology (ICT) Officer job opportunities at Zinduka Africa - Jobs in kenya

A Faith based Organization situated in Nairobi is seeking for an ICT Officer; see more Information below.

Closing date for receiving applications: 6th /04/2010
Position: ICT Officer
Location: Nairobi
Reports to: Director
Starting date: Immediately

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

Job Description

For Information Communication Technology (ICT) Officer

IT responsibilities

* Manage network and server
* Ensuring data is backed up on a regular basis
* Overseeing computer security and anti-virus updates etc.
* Carrying out computer "maintenance" tasks and providing IT support to computer users within the office
* First port of call and initial troubleshooting of IT problems and resolving if possible
* Logging all IT problems and resolutions
* Liaising with external support company on IT and communication work
* Overseeing file management on centralized resource (e.g. server) or on individual workstations
* Inducting new staff on IT systems
* Keeping website updated (or liaising with whoever does this)
* Keeping inventory of hardware and maintenance records
* Ensuring all software is properly licensed
* Providing input into Communication and IT strategy and annual communication IT budget
* Input into one-off projects such as database development
* Input into communication and IT acceptable use policy development
* Keep abreast of IT technology, maintain library of information
* Advising on training needs and courses available

Communication Responsibilities

* Liaise with graphics designer, perform copy-editing, coordinate printing and dissemination.
* Coordinates production and formatting of the organization’s updates, policy briefs, research reports, brochures, etc. disseminate research findings.
* Marketing and ensuring all organizations - provincial, national and international administrative details are attended to (venue, catering, web casting, video-taping etc.)
* Designs

1. flyers and posters messages for instance for seminars, workshops and symposium;
2. Power Point presentations and
3. Other Information Education and Communication (IEC) for dissemination.

* Develops and updates a detailed database of key media, research, government, and non-profit - that can be used for targeted knowledge dissemination.
* Formats articles and reports prepared by the organizations research staff, including lay-out and copy-editing.
* Identifies and assists with media opportunities within for profiling the organization and disseminating the work of the organization.
* Manages and catalogues the organization’s database of pictures and coordinates updates when required.
* Coordinates use of pictures, obtaining parental approvals and filing of pictures on shared drive and maintaining media files; maintains digital files from the organizations presentations.
* Coordinate the organizations electronic newsletter.
* Identifies opportunities to increase the organization’s public relations
* Coordinates production of organizational communication tools e.g. staff business cards, letterhead, signage etc.
* Coordinates dissemination of reports, brochures etc.
* Contributes to the flow of communication within the organization to facilitate ease of access to information about core research units and collective program activities, outputs, achievements, and challenges.
* Responds to inquiries from the public, by directing them to team members, partners, colleagues and members of the organization / Affiliate expert networks as appropriate. Maintains communication with key contact points in peer and partner organizations.
* Any other relevant duty allocated by the supervisor

Requirements

* Must be a born again Christian
* Diploma Computer Science, Computer, Electronics Engineering or IT or Equivalent.
* Two years of Information Communication Technology (ICT) experience specifically in an NGO
* Good communications skills.

Salary Range: 15,000-20,000 KES

Send your CV and application letter to info @ zinduka-afrika.org before 6th April 2010