A
well established State Corporation is seeking to recruit for the following
positions:-
1. Agricultural / Research Officers (2)
Responsibilities:
The
Officer will be responsible to the Head of Division for the performance of the
following:
- Plan and
implement cropping programmes
- Mobilize,
sensitize and train farmers/staff/stakeholders on relevant agronomic
issues
- Undertake
specific agricultural based trials; investigate, collect and analyze data
and prepare reports
- Participate in
Monitoring and Evaluation of agricultural programmes
- Professionally
participate in project identification, planning and implementation.
- Manage
identified agricultural enterprise commercially.
Requirements:
- Bachelors of
Science in Agriculture from a recognized university
- At least 3 years
experience in a relevant and busy environment
- Be ready to work
in any part of the Country
- Possess the
ability and commitment to work and give results with minimum supervision
- Must be computer
literate
2. Senior ICT Officer (1)
Broad
Role:
To
plan, direct, manage and oversee the activities and operations of the ICT
section, administer the ICT budget, staff and give direction on technological
advancements in all operational areas
Duties
and Responsibilities:
- Develop
information Technology strategy in support of the organization’s mission
and core objectives.
- LAN/WAN
administration and continuous upgrade of supporting network
infrastructure.
- Ensure
continuous and effective provision of up to date ICT services in the
Organization and ability to handle troubleshooting of Organization’s
Computer systems.
- Maintain and
update the management Information System (MIS) for the collection,
analysis and dissemination of data within the Organization.
- Provide
continuous training of staff on ICT system equipment use and user of
applications on need basis.
- Review systems
infrastructure, implementation and integration.
- Ensure secure,
continuous uninterrupted availability and functionality of the
Organization’s Computer systems.
- Maintain and
continuously account on the delivery of set targets and provide regular
ICT monthly, quarterly and annual reports
- Perform any
other duties as may be assigned by Management including appointments in
various committees.
Education,
Professional Qualifications and work experience:
- Bachelor’s
degree in computer science/ Information Technology or equivalent from a
recognized/reputable University.
- Minimum of 6
years’ experience in a busy networking environment 3 of which should be at
Supervisory level.
- Certification in
MCSE, CCNA will be an added advantage.
- Knowledge of
Linux, windows 2003/2008 Server and IBM Informix Operating systems
- Hands-on
experience in one of the mainstream ERP’s will be a distinct advantage.
- Support
integration of mobile, email, web and other electronic resources into a
Document Management ICT system for information gathering, processing,
archiving and dissemination.
- Experience with
backup and recovery of Data/System Files
- Experience in
configuration, Management and Troubleshooting of LAN/WAN Network devices
- Configure and
monitor the performance of specific applications to ensure they operate to
agreed performance levels
- Performing
on-site and remote technical support.
How
to Apply
Interested
candidates who meet the above requirements should forward a letter of
application, detailed CV containing details of qualifications, experience,
names and addresses of 3 professional referees and attach copies of
academic/professional certificates and testimonials to:-
DN\A
1340
P.O. Box 49010-00100
Nairobi
P.O. Box 49010-00100
Nairobi
To
be received not later than 26th July 2012.
