Job Title: ICT Officer
Duty Station: Nairobi
Contract Type: Fixed Term
Samaritan’s Purse is a nondenominational evangelical Christian organization
providing spiritual and physical aid to hurting people around the world.
Since 1970, Samaritan’s Purse has helped meet needs of people
who are victims of war, poverty, natural disasters, disease, and famine with
the purpose of sharing God’s love through His Son, Jesus Christ.
We are seeking qualified applicants to fill the above
position.
The ICT Officer’s main function will be monitoring, maintaining and troubleshooting the computers, networks and communication equipment for Kenya Programs.
Key Responsibilities
The ICT Officer’s main function will be monitoring, maintaining and troubleshooting the computers, networks and communication equipment for Kenya Programs.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitoring
and maintaining computer systems and networks in all SP Kenya offices
- Providing
support on computer applications to staff including procedural
documentation
- Providing
support to the technical systems officer in running network applications,
particularly the finance software and the data backup system
- Assisting
the TSO in setting up data backup systems in the field offices
- Monitoring
and regularly updating computer software
- Developing
Access databases for different programs as directed by the Regional
Technical Support Officer
- Compiling
technical reports, including a weekly summary and monthly report
- With
a generous and serving spirit perform all other tasks and responsibilities
assigned for the benefit of Samaritan’s Purse
- Maintain
a Christian witness
Education / Experience Needed
- Bachelor’s
degree in computer science or related technical degree
- 2
years of relevant computer and technical experience.
- Experience
working in a cross cultural setting
- Field
experience working in Africa preferred
Skills Required
- Extensive
experience and knowledge in computers and technical systems
- Proficiency
in Server 2003 / 2008 administration
- Proficiency
in Microsoft Access
- Proficiency
in any programming language
- Proficiency
in SQL will be an added advantage
- Understanding
of computer networking
- Fluency
in English
- Strong
analytical and leadership skills
- Strong
writing and oral communication skills
Submission of Applications
Interested applicants should submit their C.V. and an
application letter only to hr@spkenya.org to be received not later than 21st
December, 2012.
Only email applications will be accepted.
The position title (as is on the advert) should be indicated on
the subject line