ReelForge Media Monitoring Linux Systems Administrator Job - Nairobi, Kenya

About this job

Linux System Administrator, reporting to the Technical Director, develops and maintains all of Reelforge operational systems.

The System Administrator will be responsible for :-

• maintaining the integrity and security of servers and systems used for development and running Reelforge Software.
• The System Administrator will also responsible for administering the Reelforge Hosting Center running on Linux and Sun Solaris servers.
• You will also conduct system analysis and development, with limited support and direction from professional staff, to keep our systems current with changing technologies.
• The System Administrator must possess a strong background in the UNIX OS, preferably with Linux/UNIX server administration.
• As new technologies emerge and impact our systems, the System Administrator will be expected to learn these technologies very quickly and resolve any problems involved in integrating new technologies with our systems.
• The System Administrator is a key technical resources for other Senior Staff, providing advice, training and technical support for various projects.
• In addition, the System Administrator works closely with professional technical staff in the engineering and customer solutions teams in evaluating current systems and making decisions on future development.

Specific Responsibilities: 

• Manages multiple UNIX servers and workstations ensuring proper integration of these components with existing Reelforge computer systems.
• Manages multiple linked databases to include security, data safety and integrity, disaster recovery, and development and implementation of bulk data import/export procedures.
• Plans and implements system security policy, to include firewalls, host and client access, file permissions, and user accounts.
• Conducts growth analysis and capacity planning, and develops capital and operating budget proposals.
• Designs and develops advanced methods and procedures for collecting, organizing, interpreting, and classifying data for input and/or retrieval.
• Designs and programs specific applications in response to department needs; installs and debugs new and/or upgraded software on server and client platforms, ensuring compliance with current site licenses; designs, programs, and manages websites and associated pages.
• Documents the design of the operating environment
• Researches, evaluates, purchases, installs, configures, and troubleshoots all hardware, peripherals, and equipment necessary.
• Troubleshoots networks, systems, and applications to identify and correct malfunctions and other operational problems.
• Develops and implements various training and instruction programs for users on the use of operating systems, networking, applications, and databases.
• Maintains a broad knowledge of state-of-the-art technology, equipment, and/or systems
• May lead or guide the work of other staff engaged in similar functions.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications 

• Extensive experience working with Linux UNIX system and program installation, compilation and configuration;
• Previous programming or scripting experience
• Understanding of the administration of SQL database servers such as MySQL, and secure web servers such as Apache with mod\_ssl
• Knowledge of Perl or CGI scripting
• Working knowledge of Bourne shell scripting;
• Knowledge of standard backup infrastructures;
• System-level security procedures, familiarity with cryptography tools (e.g. secure shell, OpenSSL, IPSec);
• Experience maintaining servers for standard Internet services such as DNS, NFS, DHCP, Samba, printing (e.g. LPR, CUPS) and FTP service;
• Experience with troubleshooting hardware;
• Ability and motivation to learn new technologies quickly and with minimal support and guidance;
• Effective communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group of clients and staff;Ability to work productively in teams.

Additional Requirements 

Send your application with a detailed CV and a daytime telephone number, so as to reach us by 31st October 2011. 

Kindly disclose your current or past salary. 

Failure to do so may disqualify your application. 

How to apply: Click here to apply online

ReelForge Media Monitoring PHP Developer Job - Nairobi, Kenya

Job Description

The Developer will be responsible for developing and maintaining the Reelforge applications clients utilising in depth PHP and MySQL skills.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Building and maintenance of core PHP based applications.
• To design and develop relational database systems and their web interfaces.
• To assist the Technical Director in the planning of overall company strategy regarding web development .
• To monitor web server and site technical performance

Skills / Attributes Required

• Previous PHP programming experience
• Strong database knowledge, specifically MySQL knowledge.
• Experience of the full software development life cycle: from requirements gathering and functional specification authoring, to development, testing and delivery
• Commercial experience in Web Application development and / or software development .
• Good knowledge of the Linux command line essential.
• Front-end development including jQuery (desirable, not essential).
• Understanding of Ajax (desirable, not essential).
• Enthusiasm and an interest in all things technology
• A flexible attitude with proven experience of working in a small team.
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.

Qualification

• Bachelors of Computer Science or Equivalent Degree or Experience.

Additional Requirements

Send your application with a detailed CV and a daytime telephone number, so as to reach us by 31st October 2011. 

Kindly disclose your current or past salary. 

Failure to do so may disqualify your application.

How to apply: Click here to apply online

Construction / Project Manager Job Vacancy - Construction Company

Our client is a construction company based in the East African Region.

They seek to recruit a Construction / Project Manager.

Job Summary of the Construction / Project Manager:

Reporting to the Managing Director, the incumbent will be the Head of Department for the Technical / Projects Department.

He will also be overall responsible for the planning, execution and monitoring of all projects so as to ensure that all project timelines, budgets and profitability projections have been met to the highest possible quality standards within the project specifications.

The incumbent will also be in charge of all the construction related resources and the relevant staff.

Role Responsibilities

• Overall strategic and operational leadership for the department.
• Responsible for ensuring that all tenders, including Bills of Quantities and any quotations are done as per the project plan and resource plan
• Ensure that all necessary permits and licenses for all construction that is ongoing are obtained in a timely manner.
• Periodically reviewing material, labor, equipment specification and schedules
• Responsible for the preparation and approval of budgets, cash flows and schedules
• Reviewing of weekly cash flows, monthly budgets and financial appraisals for all projects prepared by Project Engineers and reporting to the Managing Director on the same.
• Responsible for the overall profitability of all the projects
• Ensure that the resource accounts for all projects are prepared as per the timelines set and forwarded to the client/consultants
• Review of all works that are in progress against the set project plans.
• Ensuring that all the relevant evaluations/tests are carried out for all projects
• Ensures that all construction projects comply with the required quality and safety standards
• Ensure that mobilization for all projects are done within the specified timelines
• Liaising with 3rd Party service providers and clients to ensure that their requirements are catered for on all assignments.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
• Diploma in project management from recognized institutions is a must.
• A Master’s degree will be an added advantage
• Minimum of 12 years’ experience. Not less than 35 years old
• Proven experience in building & civil works and water engineering industry
• Possess registration or is in the process of getting Registered with the Engineers Registration Board of Kenya and membership with IEK shall be an added advantage

Compensation: An attractive package is offered dependent on skills, experience and qualifications.

How to apply: 

If you are interested in the position and have the skills and talents our client is looking for, we would like to hear from you. 

Please forward a copy of your updated resume, and your current salary and benefits package to info@dorbe-leit.co.ke before close of business 30th September 2011. 

Only successful candidates will be contacted

Project Engineers Job Vacancies - Construction and Engineering Group of Companies

Our client is a large construction and engineering group of companies with three subsidiaries and is a fast growing player in the Construction and Engineering sector.

They are currently exploring new opportunities in the Real Estate and Telecommunication sectors in South Sudan.

Our client is passionate about service value-addition to its clients, focused on delivering high quality, innovative infrastructure solutions and committed to DOING BUSINESS GOD’S WAY.

Job Summary of the Project Engineer:

Reporting to the Project Manager, the incumbent shall oversee project execution efforts to ensure they are completed satisfactorily, on time and within budget.

The incumbent will be required to travel extensively within East Africa.

The key role responsibilities for this position includes:-

Role Responsibilities

• Responsible for the coordinating and supervising the construction/project process from the concept development point through to the final construction stage.
• Responsible for preparation and monitoring of monthly budgets, financial appraisals and weekly cash flow for each assigned project.
• Tracking of assigned projects to ensure programme targets are met, planning and implementing remedial measures in case of programme slippage.
• Responsible for the preparation and submission project progress and project cost tracking reports to management
• Handling Bill of Quantities and the tendering procedures
• Carry out all relevant quality tests as per quality specifications. Monitoring quality control of the assigned projects
• Evaluation of project performance against the works program.
• Ensure that all projects are completed within the scope, time and without any budget overrun
• Ensuring that all the necessary statutory permits and licenses are obtained.
• Effective Mobilization and Demobilization of the construction sites
• Ensuring that site operations comply with health and safety requirements

Critical Competencies

• Top notch Project management of several large projects simultaneously with the ability to plan, manage people and organize a team effort.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Excellent client management and relationship building ability.
• Motivate, lead and boost morale of the construction teams.
• Effective time management and logical decision-making ability.
• Capacity to handle pressure.
• Able to travel extensively across the construction sites.
• Is Rigorous, physically and mentally fit to handle competing demands
• Deliver under pressure and under minimum supervision
• Strong focus on quality.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or any related field.
• Post graduate diploma in project management (PMP) from recognized institutions is a must.
• A Master’s degree will be an added advantage
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience having handled large building & civil engineering projects end-to-end. 5 years’ of which he/she was in a supervisory role.
• Not less than 32 years of age
• Proven experience in building & civil works and water engineering industry
• Possess registration or is in the process of getting Registered with the Engineers Registration Board of Kenya and membership with IEK shall be an added advantage

Compensation: An attractive package is offered dependent on skills, experience and qualifications.

How to apply: 

If you are interested in the position and have the skills and talents our client is looking for, we would like to hear from you. 

Please forward a copy of your updated resume, and your current salary and benefits package to info@dorbe-leit.co.ke before close of business 30th September 2011. 

Only successful candidates will be contacted