Blue Webs Africa - PHP Developer Job in Kenya

Blue Webs Africa are looking for a highly-motivated, intelligent, and skilled individual to join its team as a PHP Developer. He/She will be reporting to the Chief Technical Officer.

The job requires the ability to build stable, secure, and attractive web applications based on predetermined specifications, but also creativity to come up with and ability to execute one's own ideas that will further our goals as a company.

We are looking for someone with the self-discipline to get work done in a timely manner without constant oversight. We'll also be looking for an eagerness to collaborate with a small team of highly-motivated people.

Candidates must be able to furnish portfolios of their work, or at least several links to websites that they have created or made substantial contributions to.

Responsibilities

• Develop custom web applications and websites using the PHP and AJAX.
• Implement client websites and web applications, intranets and extranets.
• Help to architect client projects under the guidance of our chief technical officer.
• Prepare project specifications documents, features documents, feature documents and project plans.
• Develop new products and extend existing ones.
• Participate in all phases of Web application and websites development projects, from requirements gathering to deployment.
• Rapidly develop new features based on user feedback.
• Work on weekly and bi-weekly deadlines

Required Minimum experience and qualifications

• Hands-on web development experience.
• Programming experience using PHP/MySQL required.
• Thorough knowledge of both front-end and back-end technologies, including XHTML, PHP, MySQL, JavaScript, CSS, and XML
• Strong HTML, CSS AJAX and JavaScript experience.
• Experience customizing and further developing and hacking open source software.
• BSc Computer science (you don't necessarily need a CS degree (although clearly, that helps), just be smart).
• Proven experience building web applications and database-driven websites.
• Interest in feature development to accommodate user needs
• Appreciation of cross-browser compatibility and web standards

Other Desirable characteristics/Bonus Skills

• A focus on security is a plus.
• Experience with shell scripting, Perl, Python is a plus.

Web Design skills a big plus

Interested and qualified candidates that meet this Job description should send their updated CV to bwebsafrica@gmail.com on or before 5th March, 2012.

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Website:www.bluewebsafrica.co.ke

Payroll Accountant Job in Kenya - Medical Firm (KShs 50,000 p.m.)

A medical firm require Payroll Accountant urgently.

Salary 50,000/-

Male candidates are encouraged to apply.

Please apply stating your current salary

Applications: Please send up to date CV, accompanied by at least 3 referee telephone numbers/email addresses to: cathie@summitrecruitment-kenya.com

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Please indicate on email which position you are interested in.

Deadline: 9th of March 2012

Safaricom - System Security Administrator Job in Kenya

We are pleased to announce the following vacancy in the IT Operations / IT Security Department within the Technology Division.

In keeping with our current business needs, we are looking for a person who meets the criteria indicated below:

System Security Administrator

Ref: TECHNICAL-SSA-FEB 2012

Reporting to the Manager Systems Security; the holder of the position will plan/manage the execution of system Security related tasks within existing & new projects; Implement Security policies, standards and procedures; Provide technical security expertise and support to project teams to ensure the efficient use of systems and tools.

Key Responsibilities

• Security vulnerability assessments and penetration testing on IT Business Systems, Data and GSM networks;
• Minimize and mitigate risks introduced by existing and new information technologies and services ;
• Advice on mitigation and resolution to the technical resources;
• Implement Information Security Policies, Standards, Procedures & & Minimum Baseline Standards (aka Checklist/Guideline);
• Provide input to defining compliance and monitoring metrics for system Security;
• Liaise with Internal & External Auditors in the implementation of System Security audits to ensure that system audit scope will add value to the risk management process.
• Assist Information Custodians with the resolution of system audit findings. Provide a report detailing resolutions and get sign-offs from the system custodians;
• Provide feedback regarding progress made on previous system audits.
• Develop, maintain, and troubleshoot various system security systems including Content filters, Antivirus, Network and Host IDS/IPS;
• Ensure that all new content threats are addressed and Protect the environment from intrusions/hacks;
• Update the security technologies by installation of new signatures and patches;
• Information Security Research - ensure regular updates for all new threats to all technologies implemented in Safaricom (this includes exploits directed at GSM specific technologies);
• Design and advice on Security implementations for all new systems within the technical division;
• Design network security in new and existing networks;
• Participate in all technical projects and provide Security requirements in line with information security policies and Standard requirements.
• Build a security in-depth network and ensure the Firewalls, IPS/IDSs, Network authentication technologies are designed in line with Security best practices.

Minimum Requirements

• Formal 4 year Information Technology Degree from an acknowledged Tertiary Institution
• Minimum of 5 years System Security experience – in Penetration testing and Vulnerability assessments, IDS/Firewalls/VPN administration, Content filters, Security Scan tools, Network and Systems Administration ;
• Professional Information Security Qualification: CCSP/CISSP/CISM/CISA;
• Advanced Networking Competencies: CCNA/CCNP;
• Advanced understanding of the implementation of ISO27000, PCI DSS & COBIT;
• Experience in the use of vulnerability assessment tools;
• Experience in Microsoft & Unix Operating Systems;
• Advanced understanding of information security technologies such as Firewalls, Host and Network-based Intrusion Detection Systems, Antivirus, web & content filtering solutions, Network Access Control etc;
• Analytical and problem solving skills;
• Must be highly committed, self- motivated, confident, enthusiastic and have the ability to perform well under pressure;
• Excellent communication and Ability to work in a team.

If you feel that you are up to the challenge and possess the necessary qualification and experience please send your resume and application letter indicating your experience and why you are the most suitable candidate for the role clearly quoting the job title to the address below.

The deadline for application is Wednesday, 7th March 2012.

The Senior Manager – Talent Acquisition
Safaricom Ltd
Nairobi

Via E-mail to hr@safaricom.co.ke

IRC - Senior Human Resources Coordinator Job in Kenya

Senior Human Resources Coordinator

Emergency Response Team (ERT)

Location: Global; preferably in an IRC Country Program

Scope of Work: The IRC Emergency Response Team (ERT) staff is expected to be deployed in the field, either in an emergency or roving capacity, for up to 75% of the time (9 months a year) and must be able to deploy to the site of an emergency within 72 hours of notification.

The Senior Human Resources Coordinator has responsibility to lead the implementation and management of the country/emergency Human resource functions.

S/he is a member of the NY Headquarters global HR Unit and the Emergency Response and Preparedness Unit (EPRU). During emergency deployments ERT staff will work under the direction of IRC’s Emergency Field Director or designated country emergency lead.

During times with no acute emergency deployment the position will report to the Senior Director, Global HR Capacity and Partners.

Three Core Responsibility Areas:

Emergency Deployments; Emergency Preparedness and Non-emergency support

Some Key Responsibilities:

• Hire, orient, train and supervise the human resource staff required to support IRC’s emergency interventions;
• Ensure timely payment of local staff, statutory remittances and benefit providers; working closely with Finance to maintain required documentation, internal control standards and accurate allocation of expenditures.
• Maintain and/or develop the HR emergency start-up materials and tools, including template policies, procedures, and job descriptions working in close collaboration with the EPRU Team.
• Provide HR technical support to existing country programs remotely and through in-country visits or short-term deployments; undertake technical assessments or evaluations of HR structures, policies and/or activities of large scale-complex programs
• Etc.

Requirements:

• Masters Degree in Human Resources or Bachelors Degree required and advanced professional certification in human resource management
• At least 6 years of experience in human resources management including a minimum three years in conflict/emergency locations
• Demonstrated ability to identify, recommend and implement best practice approaches that deliver rapid, consistent, high-quality HR management and service provision in an emergency environment
• Proven abilities to effectively work with local legal counsel and government departments (Ministry of Labor, Immigration etc) to rapidly identify host country legal requirements, for expatriate and national staff negotiate approvals and constructively resolve HR legal issues.
• Bilingual French/English highly preferred.

Click (or copy and paste) to view detailed job description: http://tbe.taleo.net/NA2/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=IRC&cws=1&rid=7891

The IRC offers competitive salaries and excellent benefits packages