Full Time Content Writer Job in Thika, Kenya

Simbi Digital Solutions bases in Thika town requires a full-time writer on a fixed salary term of 12,000Ksh per month for the first three months and an increase will be awarded based on performance.

The successful candidate will work from 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday.

Knowledge and experience in articles writing preferable but not a must.

Good command of both spoken and written English besides exceptional communication skills.

To meet strict guidelines and write quality and original content

Must be willing to relocate or commute to Thika town as from 2nd of August

Ready to work non-supervised and be confidential.

Computer Literate and fast typing pace

If you have the above credentials send your cover letter, brief C.V and relevant academic credentials to simbidigital@gmail.com. Latest 15th September 2012.

Solidarity Islamic France - WASH Program Manager Job in Masalani Kenya

Solidarity Islamic France
 

SIF (Solidarity Islamic France) is a non-governmental organization (NGO) of international solidarity for emergency relief and development. SIF acts in strict neutrality, without any discrimination whatsoever on the basis of race, sex or religion. 

SIF devotes its efforts to alleviate suffering of the most disadvantaged populations in the world. A friendly and humane world where the basic needs of the most disadvantaged are satisfied.
 

SIF Kenya Office is working to improve the Revenue and the prevalence of water borne diseases reduced in Ijara District, Garissa counties of Kenya, through of Water and sanitation, livelihood and hygiene promotion, cash and food for work activities.

WASH Program Manager

Position Profile
 

The WASH  program manger  contributes to the development of the project, which is a constitutive part of the country strategy, and subsequently manages its implementation.

• Ensure external representation of SECOURS ISLAMIQUE France in relevant sectors
• Representation vis-à-vis technical authorities if needed in collaboration of field coordinator:
• Participate in technical and sectoral meetings to ensure visibility amongst local authorities;
• Participate in technical and sectoral meetings and pass relevant information to the program manager;
• Representation vis-à-vis international organisations:
• Participate in technical and sectoral meetings and working groups involving NGOs and UN Agencies (OCHA, PNUD, UNICEF, FAO, etc.) and all other inter-governmental institutions;
• Contribute to the creation of reports, ensuring the quality and accuracy of technical information provided as well as the confidentiality of internal information as required;

More generally, the WASH program manger is expected to contribute to the creation of a positive image and overall credibility of the organization, notably through the application of SOLIDARITY ISLAMIC FRANCE’s mandate, ethics, values and stand-point with regard to other actors.

Project Cycle Management
 

Project implementation:

• Plan the various stages of project implementation in collaboration with the program coordinator 
• Liaise with all internal and external counterparts of the project;
• Assess and follow the activities and ensure efficient use of resources;

Project reporting requirements:

• Set up a clear timeline of reports to be submitted to program coordinator 
• More generally, communicate systematically to the relevant program manager on project progress and planning.

Provide Relevant Technical Expertise:          

• Ensure that technical quality and standards are considered during project implementation:
• Collect technical information and analyze associated opportunities and risks;
• Undertake quality control
• Analyze technical added-value and project impact;        
• Set up technical evaluation exercises during and following implementation.

Oversee Program Staff and Security:       
 

Guide and direct program staff:

• Prepare and follow work plans with each project member in partnership with the program coordinator
• Ensure a positive working environment and good team dynamics (solve out potential conflicts);
• Ensure a building of capacity amongst technical staff in the relevant sectors.

Oversee staff security:

• Under supervision of field coordinator and in collaboration of program coordinator Contribute to the updating of the security guidelines in the project area of intervention;
• Ensure that security procedures are respected by each member of the project team.

Identify Best Practices and Lessons Learned:

• Draft memos detailing lessons learned and best practices identified during the project;
• Share such memos with internal and external partners;

Management

The wash program manager works directly under the supervision of the program coordinator  on collaboration of field coordinator
 

Based in the field the wash program manager reports all his activities to the Program coordinator,
 

He takes is decisions according to ToR and activities planned with the Program coordinator
 

The wash program manager recruits and manages a team of 10-15 local.

Training and work experience

• University degree in Engineering or relevant WatSan specializations.
• At least 2 to 4 years work experience in a development, emergency or post-conflict setting, in WatSan interventions.
• Excellent written English skills required, French is a plus.
• Organized and detail oriented, with an ability to multi-task.
• Must be able to function effectively in a fluid, loosely structured, but complex work environment and to set appropriate priorities and deal effectively with numerous simultaneous requirements.
• Must be able to work independently, with minimum supervision, within the context of a larger team.
• Willingness to live and work in an insecure environment and to travel regularly to program locations as security allows.   
• Knowledge of Ijara will be appreciated

Location: Masalani

Applying
 

All applicants should send a cover letter and their detailed CV (with references) before 19th September, 2012 with the reference of ‘‘Wash Manager’’. 

Send applications to: apply.sif@gmail.com
 

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

Software Quality Assurance Engineer Job in Kenya

Job Description
 

Position: Software Quality Assurance Engineer   
 

Focus: Work closely with developers and product owners throughout the development process to define, implement and execute system tests.
 

Job Duties

• Developing the test strategy for the testing team
• Preparation of test plans and scripts
• Elaborate the test plans for various products and projects 
• Maintain high quality and accuracy up to software release
• Prepare a test plan and a test script for each software component to demonstrate the business
• condition under test and anticipated results.
• Provide feedback to the development team and Software Development Manager
• Provide estimates to the Software Development Manager for project scheduling
• Production testing 
• Documentation of test results / test reports
• UAT assistance to Client

Knowledge and skills

• Understanding of testing philosophy 
• Ability to setup new test framework 
• Automated tests knowledge 
• Scripting and programming experiences
• Right mind-set for testing and quality ensuring  
• Attention to detail
• Good people skills
• Strong Customer interaction Skills

Educational Qualifications and Experience

• Experience 3-4 years recommendable in testing Software or Software area 
• Have an IT degree (or equivalent)

Applications should be sent to alfreds@tracesoft.co.ke

Python Developer Job in Kenya

Job Description
 

Position: Python Developer
 

Focus
 

As an applications developer you will be involved in the process, life cycle and creation of the software aimed at helping users complete a computer task or program.
 

Job Duties

• establishing a detailed program specification through discussion with clients;
• clarifying what actions the program is intended to perform;
• breaking down program specification into its simplest elements and translating this logic into a programming language;
• devising possible solutions to anticipated problems;
• working as part of a team, which may be established purely for a particular project, to write a specific section of the program;
• combining all elements of the program design and testing it;
• testing sample data-sets to check that output from the program works as intended;
• conducting testing and installing the program into production;
• reacting to problems and correcting the program as necessary;
• evaluating and increasing the program's effectiveness;
• adapting the program to new requirements, as necessary;
• conducting user acceptance testing to ensure the program can be used easily, quickly and accurately;
• writing detailed documentation for the operation of the program by users and computer operators;
• consulting manuals, periodicals and technical reports to learn new ways to develop programs and maintain existing skills and knowledge;
• updating, repairing, modifying and developing existing software and generic applications.

Knowledge and skills

• Knowledge of data structuring, system designing and programming
• Superior problem solving and analytical skills to quickly diagnose and solve issues.
• Good Work ethic and high Integrity
• A keen interest in information technology advancements
• Must be able to multi-task, and manage time constraints and make deadlines
• Must be able to work in a team environment as well as independently

Educational Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum of 3-4 years experience in relevant field
• Bachelors degree in a relevant computer science major
• Vendor certifications will be an added advantage

Applications should be sent to alfreds@tracesoft.co.ke