Network & Systems Administrator

Network & Systems Administrator 

Location: Nairobi, Kenya 

Reports to: Information Technology Manager 

About Bridge International 

Bridge International Academies was conceived in 2007 out of the belief that giving every child access to a high quality education would have the greatest impact on reducing poverty worldwide. 

With that guiding insight, Bridge International developed a strategy that would enable it to launch a large-scale network of high-quality, ultra low-cost, for-profit primary schools. 

Operating a network of schools supported by a strong central headquarters gives Bridge International the scale, experience, and capacity to invest in systems of management, support, training, and innovation that allows individual schools to dramatically increase their effectiveness. 

Using this model, Bridge International is able to profitably deliver high-quality education for $5 per child per month.

This ensures that its academies will continue to successfully serve its communities as long as parents value the educational service provided. 

The first Bridge International Academy launched successfully in Kenya in 2009 and over 70 academies are operating in Kenya today. 

Through rapid and strategic expansion, Bridge International will provide a quality education to over a million students in the coming years. 

About this position

As a key member of IT infrastructure department, this position is responsible for all aspects of network and Systems administration including servers, desktop systems, communications hardware, and software. 

As a network administrator, you will be responsible for the design, implementation and maintenance of server systems/applications, computer networks and telecommunication equipment, to ensure network performance meets the organization and user requirements. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Planning, Deploying and rebuilding Microsoft and Linux servers and configure hardware, peripherals, services, settings, directories, storage, etc. in accordance with Bridge International Academies standards and operational procedures.
• Planning, Deploying and rebuilding Servers applications like Microsoft AD Directory Services, DHCP, DNS, File services, IIS, Apache, Print and Document Services, SharePoint, WSUS, SQL Server, Hyper V, SNMP, SMTP, SSL, Failover Clustering and Remote Desktop services.
• Installing, administering and maintaining Bridge International Academies Checkpoint firewall, Cisco Routers, IP PBX, Switches, Access Points, Security Cameras, Biometric systems and other active network devices.
• Implementing and administering network access policies through LAN, WAN, VPN terminals, and other Remote Access Protocols with the aim of ensuring availability and secure connections.
• Researching and recommending innovative and where possible, automated approaches for system administration tasks. Identify approaches that leverage our resources and provide economies of scale.
• Carry out scheduled and continuous system monitoring to ensure integrity and availability of all network hardware, resources, systems and processes. Reviewing system and application logs, and verifying completion of scheduled jobs such as backups, WSUS Updates, Firmware upgrades etc.
• Create, update, and delete systems user accounts as per requests.
• Monitor and perform periodic network performance reports to support capacity planning.
• Evaluate and recommend LAN/WAN hardware, Software and peripheral equipment during procurement.
• Liaising with internet service providers with the intention of ensuring continuous and reliable internet connections – expected internet availability per link per year should be 99.9%
• Designing and updating network infrastructure documentation – security, configurations, tests, patches, etc.
• Capacity building of IT Support officers, to better tackle routine calls.
• Performing other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

About You

• Do you hold at least a Bachelor of Science degree in Information Technology or related field?
• Are you either or both MCITP, CCNA, ITIL certified?
• Do you possess over five years IT experience of which at least three years have been spent actively administrating windows, Linux, Cisco, Checkpoint, and WIFI networks?

Desired skills:

• Are you a seasoned Microsoft Window server 2008 administrator, managing a network of over 500 network nodes?
• Do you function well in a fast-paced, informal environment where constant change is the norm and the bar for quality is set high?
• Are you thorough and detail oriented?
• Do you have very strong written and verbal communication skills?
• Are you a team oriented, self-motivated, result driven, and a person of high integrity?

In order to be considered for this position all candidates must register and upload their CV’s on our website at www.bridgeinternationalacademies.com 

Only short listed candidates will be contacted

Asst. General Manager

Asst. General Manager – Service Industry

A service industry based in Nairobi wants to recruit an Asst. General Manager

• Good experience in Marketing /Promotion in automobile is an added advantage.
• At least 2 years experience
• European nationality / expats preferred.

Salary: Ksh.200, 000

Deadline: 10th August 2012

Applications:

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

Summit Recruitment & Training, Rhino House, Karen Road, Karen.  

Only short listed candidates will be contacted. 

Please indicate in your email which position you are interested in.

Please do not apply if you do not meet the requirements of the job

Livelihoods Project Manager

 World Concern is a US-based, Christian humanitarian relief and development organization working in Africa, Asia and the Americas. 

Established in 1955, World Concern works to alleviate suffering among the poor in developing countries and to address the root causes in each context. 

World Concern’s primary strategy is community-based, integrated development. 

World Concern works in multiple-sectors to build the capacity of village-based groups, non-governmental partners and other counterparts to lead and sustain their development. 

World Concern is committed to best practices of inclusive, participatory and accountable relief and development and maintains rigorous standards of both financial and program monitoring. 

Program assistance is provided on the basis of need alone, without regard to race, color or religion. 

Position: Livelihoods Project Manager 

Location: Somalia / Somaliland 

Reports To: Program Manager 

Supervises: Project officers 

Length of Contract: One Year Renewable 

Purpose

As a Livelihoods project Manager, you will work closely with the program team to support the activities geared towards achieving the overall goal of livelihoods diversification for food security and self-reliance among the vulnerable groups in Somalia and Somaliland.

Your role will include design of projects that focus on sustainable livelihoods with the objective of building resilience in targeted communities. 

This cuts across the three pillars of Productive sectors, predictable safety nets and enhanced basic services as appropriate to our capacity. 

This will require a sound knowledge of livelihood programming and relevant approaches. 

Leading the implementation of the projects activities and timely reporting to meet the following goals; 

1) Strengthening and diversifying the livelihoods of local communities. 

2) Establishment or strengthening of self help/affinity groups 

3) Delivery of Business Development Services (BDS) and

4) Value Addition of animal & or crop products including marketing and linking of producers to markets.

Essential Functions 

• Training of self-help /affinity groups on relevant areas of interest pertaining but not limited to group dynamics, livelihoods, resilience, community health education, gender and development. 
• Follow up of the 15 groups that have received business training to help them review their business plans and advise them accordingly. 
• Use appropriate tools and approaches to carry out assessments of the HH livelihood status of the targeted local communities as well as products and market dynamics affecting the flow of goods and services.
• Determine appropriate interventions that respond to the needs of the targeted communities taking care to recognize and utilize and build on existing resources. 
• Work closely with the project officers, community mobilizers and field Animators to implement, monitor and report on progress periodically and in a timely manner. 
• Mentor and coach and train local staff to enhance sustainability of the project. 
• Use appropriate tools such as PRA, FGDs to facilitate members of targeted in identifying, prioritizing and acting on their needs. 
• As part of business training, develop value chain and livelihoods framework for pastoralists, agro-pastoralists and craftsmen to help them identify the resources they have within and around them to achieve their objectives and maximize profits through minimizing cost of inputs, efficient processes, and minimizing wastage through value chain analysis. 
• Take a lead in organizing community leaders in targeted communities to lobby their support in marketing the project and involve them in designing a participatory exit strategy to enhance sustainability of the project.
• Network and collaborate with other agencies in order to champion WC livelihood ministry appropriately.

Required Education, Skills & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as Development Studies, Agriculture, entrepreneurship etc. Five years’ experience managing Livelihood programs in a relief and development setting. 
• Experience with agro-pastoral livelihood projects, savings-led microfinance, self- help group approaches, value chain analysis and development is preferred. 
• Prior experience in conflict or post conflict environment and ability to work in the Somalia/Somaliland. 
• Proven, successful experience in project management and/or development. 
• Analytical, able to multi-task and make rapid but sound decisions in a rapidly changing environment, especially under pressure. 
• Demonstrated ability to work respectfully and constructively with local government authorities and other partners. 
• Commitment to the principles of participatory team management and participatory, community-oriented development. 
• Able to communicate in a manner that is confident and clear, yet diplomatic, enabling him/her to forge positive working relationships with donors and other stakeholders. 
• Fluency in written and spoken English required. 
• Above average skills in MS Office Suite

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications, updated CV detailing their experience for the post, current email and phone contacts and three referees to worldconcernhr@wcdro.org by 17th August, 2012. 

Those who will not have heard from us by 24th August, 2012 should consider themselves unsuccessful.

Human Resource Manager

 Our client is Africa’s pioneering provider of Triple Play services.

They are seeking to recruit an ambitious, dynamic & innovative individual for the role of Human Resource Manager in Nairobi. 

Overall Purpose

Responsible for all aspects of human capital; including recruitment, rewards, staff development, motivation, discipline and separation within the company policies. 

Duties & Responsibilities

HR Management Support

• Providing ongoing operational support and guidance to the business units in terms of HR Strategies and processes.
• Assisting in the implementation of a performance management process which ensures, on an ongoing basis, that staff set clear and relevant annual objectives, receive accurate performance reviews, and have meaningful development plans.

Strategic Management and HR Team Development

• Providing both professional and business input at meetings ensuring that the overall grand strategy is being implemented and that any deviations in achieving targets are being consulted on and communicated.
• Reviewing and evaluating human resources programmes, systems and procedures to ensure they are relevant to business units needs and are cost effective.

Recruitment, Compensation and Manpower Planning

• Recruiting and retaining high calibre staff with the right skills for the job, through effective marketing of job opportunities, deployment of effective recruitment and orientation programmes, and through promoting the company as an employer of choice within the community.
• Implementing compensation/incentive programme s and benefit plans which are competitive and effective in motivating and retaining high performers and manage the payroll function to ensure that all staff is paid accurately and promptly.
• Deploying effective processes for succession planning and career development, so that successors are identified and developed for key positions within the organization, and so that the talent within the organization is fully developed and critical skills are transferred.

Leadership, People Management and Training Implementation

• Evaluating training needs of the organization, sourcing and implementing training programmes accordingly.

Communication and Employee relations

• Maintaining a positive employee relations environment by proactively working with management on potential staff issues, through regular staff welfare/recreation programmes, and through regular and proactive engagement with staff at all levels.
• Ensuring that effective employee communication programmes are in place to build a well- informed organization.
• Ensuring that the staff’s working environment and facilities are functioning and contributing proactively to staff morale and productivity.
• Ensuring that employees are aware and educated on all company policies and practices.

Budgeting

• Contributing to the organization’s profitability by adhering to the human resource’s department’s operating budget.

Qualifications & Experience

• A degree and or an MBA in Human resource management and business management.
• At least 6 years of generalist HR experience.
• A track record of successful Human Resource leadership in driving people, organization development and change management.
• Ability to be effective both strategically and at hands-on operational level.
• The ability to manage multi dimensional countries and an understanding of related legislation is crucial.
• Knowledge of SAP would be an added advantage.

Skills Requirements:

• Supervisory skills
• Team building skills
• Problem solving skills
• Counselling skills
• Effective verbal, listening and writing communication skills
• Computer skills including the ability to operate spread-sheets and word processing programs at a highly proficient level
• Ability to maintain information confidential

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 3rd Aug 2012. 

Only successful candidates will be contacted.