Vacancy:
Information Technology Manager
Location:
Mombasa
Pathfinder International is an international non-profit organization that is dedicated to supporting high-quality comprehensive reproductive health services in Kenya.
Pathfinder International is an international non-profit organization that is dedicated to supporting high-quality comprehensive reproductive health services in Kenya.
Reporting to the Director Finance and Administration the IT Manager will oversee and monitor all information technology work for the Coast operations including field offices and partner premises.
Key
responsibilities will include;
Systems Administration
Systems Administration
- Administer and support complete
systems and user infrastructure.
- Administer servers in all coast
offices as well as partner sites.
- Design and implement Support
LAN and WAN public and private networks.
- Ensure timely backup of all
necessary systems data.
- Ensure disaster recovery
measures as defined in the disaster recovery plan.
- Selection and maintain
communications systems for Coast operations.
User Systems
- Support all users, upgrade and
maintain software ensuring that all workstations are virus free.
- Provide hardware repair and
support as needed.
I.T Management and Administration
- Provide hardware repair and
support as needed.
- Ensure timely coordination and
communication of project requirements, needs and initiatives with
Pathfinder HQ.
- Assist in the purchase of IT
equipment by providing specifications, softwares and configurations and
confirming deliveries meet specifications.
- Manage service providers and
vendors to ensure provision of optimal service levels within the
organization.
- Liaise with Admin department to
ensure accuracy and completeness of the IT equipment and accessories on
the asset register.
- Train staff on use of various
technologies in use within Pathfinder.
- Adapt Pathfinder systems
documentation as necessary.
Information Systems
- Coordinate with Pathfinder
HQ for the development, implementation, training and support of
Pathfinder worldwide systems in Coast including: Intranet and knowledge
management systems based on Microsoft SharePoint, Financial systems based
on Serenic Navigator and Microsoft Navision and Data systems.
- Manage the implementation of IT
based solutions as value addition to programs work within the organization
and the implementation partners.
- Assist with projects
automation, integration and improvements to ensure efficient use of IT
resources.
- Provide oversight and support
to any outsourced database management.
- Provide appropriate change
management practices to oversee the development, design and implementation
of new applications and changes to existing computers systems and software
packages.
Job Requirements
- A first degree in computing
and/or Information Technology;
- Minimum 7 years’ hands on
experience in Microsoft windows, server installations, configurations and
active directory. Working experience with International NGO preferred.
- Experience with backup systems
such as Computer Associates’ Arcserve .
- Advanced computer proficiency
with advanced skills in at least two of the following applications or
systems: Microsoft SharePoint, SPSS, EPI Info, Microsoft Access and
Excel, PHPLinux.
- Ability to Manage the entire
spectrum of information technology operations specially
LAN/WAN/VSAT/Wireless technologies, Cisco Switches & Routers, Juniper
Netscreen Firewall, VPN, DNS, DHCP, HP Proliant Servers, HP Procurve
Switches etc.
- Experience with data systems
such as Microsoft Access, MySQL,, Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL.
- Ability to analyze,
troubleshoot, support, and implement technical solutions at all levels
especially the desktop.
- Experience with systems
documentation.
- Able and willing to travel
extensively and sometimes to remote places.
- Ability to work well with
people from diverse cultures and communicate effectively across all
levels.
- Ability to work independently
and as part of a team.
Candidates who meet the above
requirements should send their cover letter and CV detailing current and
expected salary, daytime telephone contacts and three referees preferably
supervisors to kenyajobs@pathfinder.org.
Closing
date for receiving applications will be 27st June, 2013
Candidates
who meet the above qualifications are encouraged to apply.
Only short
listed candidates will be contacted.
Pathfinder International is an equal opportunity employer
Pathfinder International is an equal opportunity employer