Chief Technology Officer Job in Nairobi Kenya

The company is an internationally acclaimed social enterprise. 

They create jobs for talented youth who deliver high-quality content business process outsourcing services to clients globally.

The organization is now seeking a Chief Technology Officer, based in Nairobi but responsible for IT infrastructure and solutions development across its offices.  

The company currently has production centers in Kenya, Cambodia and Laos and may expand to additional countries in the coming several years.  

In addition there are US offices with some centralized hardware and systems.

The main responsibilities are:

• Technology strategy and planning for: current operations, ambitious growth goals, changing customer needs and world technology trends.
• Ensuring that the organization is in the forefront of new technologies; ensuring best practice in IT project management and implementation.
• Leadership of the IT team which is responsible for IT infrastructure including networks, servers, storage, internet access, IT security,  software licenses etc; as well as group-wide systems for email, office productivity, file sharing, voice calling etc.
• Leadership of the solutions development team which is responsible for supporting the organization’s production and sales teams, including creating software tools for its process automation and project delivery, including analytics for quality and productivity. In addition, this team is responsible for configuring, installing and supporting software at client sites related to the organization’s projects.
• Overseeing the IT and Solutions Development Managers at country level to ensure they are able to meet their goals and develop their teams.

The ideal candidate will have

• At least 10 years’ working experience of which:

1. 3-5 years’ experience as a manager of IT or technical teams AND
2. 3-5 years’ experience as a hands-on IT implementation person.  We are looking for someone who has worked in several area of IT eg networks, software development, web development, relational databases, data analytics.

• Experience in setting policy and direction - or at least exposure at the C level presenting technology direction and solutions
• Proven experience of delivering IT or technical projects on time as a manager or project manager
• University degree in IT or related field.  Master’s in business or similar will be viewed favorably.
• International experience – for international applicants, developing country experience is a must.  For local applicants, experience living/working/studying across cultures is required.
• Excellent written and oral English communications
• Leadership attributes and ability to work across teams to achieve the company’s overall goals
• Mature and dependable; able to handle pressure and the unexpected
• Can-do attitude and ability to operate with minimal supervision and guidance.
• It will also be an advantage to have:

1. Experience with companies in a growth phase
2. Experience managing an IT infrastructure over multiple sites

Application procedure:
 

Applicants should email their applications attaching a detailed curriculum vitae and a letter indicating why they are interested in and qualified for the position and the names of three referees who can provide confidential assessment of their capabilities to a Search Committee. 

All communications relating to applications for this position should be addressed to email address: therecexpert@gmail.com. 

Applications should be received by 22nd April 2013. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

On the subject matter of the email please indicate the position you are applying for.

One Acre Fund Field Operations Administrative Assistant Job in Bungoma Kenya

Industry: Nonprofit / International Development
 

Function: Administration
 

Employer: One Acre Fund
 

Job Title: Field Operations Administrative Assistant
 

Job Location: Rural Kenya
 

Commitment: Long Term career position

Organization Description

One Acre Fund is an agricultural NGO in Kenya, Rwanda, and Burundi that is innovating a new way of helping farm families to achieve their full potential. 

One Acre invests in farmers to generate a permanent gain in farm income. We provide farmers with a "market bundle" that includes education, finance, seed and fertilizer, and market access. 

Our program is proven impactful – every year, we weigh thousands of harvests and measure more than 100% average gain in farm income per acre.  We are growing quickly. In six years, we have grown to serve over 100,000 farm families with more than 1,000 full-time field staff in Kenya.

Job Description
We are looking for an extremely organised, passionate and capable individual to help support our field operations department as One Acre Fund grows. Initial tasks will be that of an administration officer, but we are seeking someone to eventually take on more complex projects and autonomy within the department.

Essential Skills and Experience

• At least 2 years leadership experience.
• Fast learner, able to pick-up new tasks and responsibilities quickly.
• Highly skilled with computer software, particularly Microsoft Office (including Excel).
• Strong ability to work within deadlines.
• Ability to multitask and prioritise – You will be managing several projects at once and must be able to complete them in order of priority.
• Attention to detail – One Acre Fund has exceptionally high standards and all projects must be completed to a very detailed level.
• Ability to work under minimum supervision.
• Excellent communication and high level of professionalism.
• Must live or be willing to relocate to Bungoma, Western Kenya.

Desirable Skills and Experience

• Leadership experience
• Experience in business, entrepreneurship or NGO administration
• Computer experience
• Ability to work long hours – All One Acre Fund employees are passionate about what they do. We are a professional organisation and our employees often work outside regular hours in order to achieve fantastic results.

Education Qualification

A bachelor’s degree in the relevant field of study.
 

Career Growth and Development: One Acre Fund invests in building management and leadership skills. We provide constant, actionable feedback delivered through weekly mentorship and through regular career reviews. We are a rapidly expanding organisation and there is significant capacity for career growth in roles that each person can be passionate about.

Areas of Responsibility

Information Collection: Regularly collect and compile information from different department resources or districts (this may involve email, phone calls or excel). 
 

Weekly Admin Assistance: Completing weekly responsibilities including but not limited to soft copy filing and document management, responding to external information requests, arranging field visits, compiling district key performance indicators, typing notes and file conversion to pdf.  In addition to routine responsibilities, there will be many short notice one-off assignments.
 

Data Analysis: While this position will start as an execution role, for the right candidate, it will evolve to complex data analysis and summary, primarily in Access and Excel.

Timeline: Resumes should be submitted by April 20th 2013
 

Compensation: Based on Education and Experience
 

Benefits: Performance based bonuses, airtime and transportation allowances
 

Career Development: Twice Annual career reviews and constant feedback. Your manager will invest significant time in your career development.

One Acre Fund is an equal opportunity employer.

To Apply: Email Cover letter and Resume to kenyajobs@oneacrefund.org (Subject line: Operations and Administration Specialist + the place you heard of the position) and include salary expectations.

Nuru International Kenya Social Enterprises Portfolio Manager Job in Kuria West District (Isebania)

Position: Social Enterprises Portfolio Manager (SE PM)
 

Job Type: Fixed-Term Contract (renewable)
 

Location: Kuria West District (Isebania)
 

Employment Period: 1 year renewable contract

Start Date: May 20, 2013

Background:
 

Nuru International Kenya (Nuru Kenya) is a non-governmental organization registered in Kenya.  

We are a social enterprise, which means that revenues generated from our businesses are used to fund charitable programmes.  

Our operations currently are concentrated in Kuria West District, Migori County, Nyanza Province.
 

At present our core businesses are in the agricultural sector, namely Agriculture Inputs Loans and Maize Trading.  

This year we are launching a fast moving consumer goods unit focusing on hygiene, sanitation, and energy efficient products.  

We are also looking at expanding into additional agricultural commodities and a dairy unit.  

These businesses altogether are expected to generate an annual turnover of over 100 million Kenyan Shillings in 2013, and continue to grow rapidly.
 

Our charitable activities cover agriculture, community economic development, education, and health.  

We focus on assistance to rural farmers and their families.
 

We are looking to fill the upper management position of Social Enterprises Portfolio Manager who will oversee operations of the Kuria West District.  

This position reports directly to the Social Enterprises Programme Advisor and the Finance Manager of Nuru International Kenya.

Job Description:
 

The Social Enterprises Portfolio Manager (SE PM) is both an office and a field-level position, responsible for managing all aspects of the organization’s income-generation activities under the supervision of the SE Programme Advisor.  

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Management and coordination of the organization’s business activities
• Business development and analysis
• Supervision and training of SE staff (currently 20 personnel)
• Market research and feasibility studies for new and expanding business operations
• Securing external financing for business operations
• Financial modeling and forecasting
• Routinely conducting business analysis to ensure that Nuru SE can meet its programme goals
• Creating and maintaining the budget for Nuru SE
• Creating and maintaining the work plan (annual and monthly) for Nuru SE
• Building and maintaining a relationship with key external stakeholders, including the National Cereal and Produce Board and large-scale buyers and suppliers
• Representing Nuru Kenya / SE to the general public and government
• Collection and analysis of business performance baselines and all relevant data
• Reporting of all business-related data to senior management

The job requires a commitment of 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, as well as weekends and/or evenings as necessary.  

This may include in-country travel.

Job Requirements:
 

Candidates should possess the following qualifications:

• Valid Kenyan work permit and residency (required)
• Fluent in English (required), Kiswahili (required) and Kikurian (preferred)
• Experience running a business or managing a large business unit (required)
• Creative, implementable strategies for starting/expanding high-growth enterprises (required)
• University degree in commerce, marketing, or related field (preferred)
• Specialization in operations and supply chain management or sales and marketing (preferred)
• Computer skills: proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, email and internet-based applications (required)
• Demonstrated ability to form working relationships with subordinates and peers
• Skilled in budgeting and planning on tight deadlines
• Experience managing and tracking complex budget expenditures
• Long-term commitment to ending extreme poverty in rural areas of Kuria, Kenya
• Compensation is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Applicants must currently live in Kuria West District, or be willing to relocate for this position.  

Do not expect any of the following: relocation pay, monetary support for family relocation, housing or housing allowance, food allowance.

How to Apply:
 

Interested and qualified candidates should send a cover letter and a CV (max. 4 pages total), copy of his/her Kenyan ID, copy of relevant certificates, contact information (email or telephone), and a list of at least three (3) referees with telephone or email contact to:
 

Email: igajobs@nuru.co.ke 

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Position must be filled by May 2013. 

Website: www.nuruinternational.org

Note: Social Enterprises Programme was formerly known as Income Generating Activities (IGA), and may still be called such on the Nuru International website and by people who have recently worked with the organization.  

Despite the change in name, the programme goals remain the same.

Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) IT Intern Job in Nairobi Kenya

Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) has been present in Somalia since early 2004 and has since expanded its Horn of Africa Programme to Kenya in 2006 and to Ethiopia in 2011. 

Since 2004, the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) has demonstrated a regional competence and expertise in working with displaced populations. 

NRC has mainly focused on Somalis who are displaced by the ongoing conflict and more recently by the drought and famine.

The Regional Office is based in Nairobi, Kenya with offices and operations in Somalia (Puntland, Somaliland and Mogadishu), Kenya (Dadaab, Kakuma and Molo), Ethiopia (Addis Ababa, Dolo Ado, Shire and Asosa) and Yemen (Sa’naa).

The NRC Horn of Africa mission is an expanding programme. 

NRC is seeking an IT Intern who will assist the Information &  Communication Technology Officer with the daily support of the NRC Nairobi Day to day management of IT functions, ensuring the proper functioning of LAN, Server, the E-mail system and internet connectivity, providing timely end user computer support, ensuring that there is Hardware, printers and software resources availability and ensuring that the office is applying the Technology related SOPs and also to see that the Information technology goals are achieved.

Reference no.: 1753866288 

Deadline for application: 19.04.2013

Job description

• Deputizing ICT Officer in day-to-day administration, maintenance, and support of computer systems and networks.(Manage the user helpdesk).
• Analyzes information to determine, recommend, and plan layout for type of computers and peripheral equipment, or modifications to existing equipment and system, that will provide capability for proposed project or work load, efficient operation and effective use of allotted space
• Confers with computer users to obtain information on limitations and capabilities of existing system and capabilities required for workload.
• Responsible to monitor functioning of equipment to ensure system operates in conformance with specifications
• Developing and coordinating the production of Technical Instruction Document for Training in Basic Computer Studies and training staff.
• Ensure that all computers on the Network, including visitors’ are free from viruses and other bugs.
• In liaison with the ICT Officer, follow up on all scheduled Hardware services and maintenance as per the set timetable, confirming satisfactory completion after each exercise.
• Keep updated Centralized periodic data backup records and investigate any unsuccessful overnight backup processes, by perusing the logs. 
• Manage all the backup media and ensure safe keeping in the Safe, and in liaison with the ICT Officer organize for copies for offsite storage.
• Oversee the interfacing of printers, photocopying, fax machines with computer network.
• Maintain the database (Asset Register) of equipment and ensure that all equipment’s released are correctly endorsed to the user. 
• Ensure assets Register is updated regularly

Education level

• Academy college / University

Personal qualities

• Demonstrable proficiency in technically providing user support for all typical office Information & Communication Technology Systems – LAN/WAN/WLAN technologies, printers etc
• Attitude of keeping up to date with modern ICT trends 
• Ability to troubleshoot and provide computer solutions covering hardware and software.
• Ability to work independently, as part of a team.
• Cultural awareness and sensitivity
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Job location: Kenya

Education field

• Computing / IT

Qualifications

• Higher Diploma in Information Technology or equivalent
• MCSE, MCITP A+ or Equivalent is added advantage
• Minimum of 1 year relevant work experience.

Duty station: Nairobi
 

Duration of Contract: 8 Months with possibility of extension.
 

Salary/benefits: According to NRC’s general directions, The candidate will observe NRC’s code of conduct and working hours for the office in NRC Nairobi.
 

Miscellaneous info

• Temporary
• Number of positions: 1

Candidates should apply on line by going through www.nrc.no.

Email and paper applications will not be considered.