International
Peace Support Training Centre (IPSTC), Nairobi
Background
The International Peace Support Training Centre (IPSTC) is a Research and Training institution focusing on regional peace support capacity building to respond to conflicts through preventive, management, and peace building measures.
The centre is a key player in the African Peace and Security Architecture with
its strategic focus in the Eastern African Region and wishes to engage a
competent Information Communication Technology (ICT) and ICT systems expert in
the area of Database Development and Management of ICT Systems.The International Peace Support Training Centre (IPSTC) is a Research and Training institution focusing on regional peace support capacity building to respond to conflicts through preventive, management, and peace building measures.
The job holder will be responsible for maintaining IPSTC’s databases, entering new data, updating information, and working with the current developer and IPSTC staff to develop new databases and the maintenance of ICT systems.
Vacancy
Position
Title: IPSTC Head of Information and Communications
Technology
This position attracts a gross salary of Ksh 130,030.00
Management Arrangements
Reporting directly to the Director, the Head of ICT will also take direction from the Col plans and programs and will be required to work closely with other IPSTC staff to develop and maintain databases.
This position attracts a gross salary of Ksh 130,030.00
Management Arrangements
Reporting directly to the Director, the Head of ICT will also take direction from the Col plans and programs and will be required to work closely with other IPSTC staff to develop and maintain databases.
In
addition, the Head of ICT will supervise a team of IT officers in our two
schools at PCSS, Karen and HPSS, Embakasi.
Duties
The job entails both Back-end (Database System) and Front-end (End User Development), maintenance of ICT systems and will undertake the following among other tasks.
The job entails both Back-end (Database System) and Front-end (End User Development), maintenance of ICT systems and will undertake the following among other tasks.
- Supervise ICT
managers our two schools: PCSS in Karen and HPSS in Embakasi
- Maintain
existing IPSTC databases
- Software
development
- Collect and
organize information pertaining to training and management of IPSTC.
- Definition and
construction of required Logical Database models
- Definition of
database security, integrity and recovery
- Determination of
hardware and software requirements and the maintenance of ICT systems
- Training of
personnel in use of computer applications
- Testing of
databases
- Definition of
tools to be used for design and development of front end applications
- Development of
TMS application software for end user interaction with the database
- Clean and enter
updated and new data into TMS database, including addressing problems with
data provided to TMS Installation of TMS application on user computers
- Conduct end user
training and technical manuals
- Provide regular
reports on the status of databases;
- Modification of
database structures, entry forms and reports as required;
- Design and
development of new databases;
- Regular
up-dating of IPSTC website
- Planning the
maintenance of ICT systems
- Liaise with
staff in other organizations to facilitate the flow of information;
- Management of
all IT and related equipment in IPSTC
- Coordinate
servicing of computers and IT equipments
- Liaise with the
procurement department for purchase of IT equipment and consumables.
- Other duties as
tasked by the Director or Col plans and programs
Qualification
and Professional Experience
- Degree in
Computer Science and an advanced degree in Computer Based Information
Systems
- 5 years relevant
experience in the area of database development and management and
maintenance of ICT systems
- Experience in
design and development of complex software applications, multi user
databases for both window based and Intranet/ Internet based programs
- A strong
knowledge of Oracle and SQL server or My-SQL DBMS products working HTML
knowledge or web development program, ability to write JAVA script,
working knowledge of TCP/IP and other networking protocols
- Experience in
Document management
- Strong writing and
presentation skills
- Positive
attitude towards working in a team and helping other people
- Database
certification and conventional computer programming language are an added
advantage.
Personal
Attributes
- High Integrity,
moral standards, and work ethics
- Good
communication skills and have a service-oriented attitude
- Flexible and
able to perform under pressure
- Enjoy working
independently
Position
Title: ICT Manager at PCSS, Karen
This position attract a gross salary of Ksh 63,897.00
Job Purpose: -
He/ She will manage the IT function on a day-to-day operational basis & be responsible for technical support and office technical infrastructure and reports to the Head of Information and Communication Technology.
Principle Accountabilities: -
This position attract a gross salary of Ksh 63,897.00
Job Purpose: -
He/ She will manage the IT function on a day-to-day operational basis & be responsible for technical support and office technical infrastructure and reports to the Head of Information and Communication Technology.
Principle Accountabilities: -
- Training personnel
in the use of computer applications.
- Administer
computer networks for the purpose of providing reliable communication
applications.
- Maintains
computer hardware and software applications through the use of service
contractors.
- Monitors IT fund
balances of assigned programs and related financial activity for the
purpose of ensuring that allocations are accurate, related revenues are
generated, expenses are within budget limits and/or fiscal practices are
followed.
- Purchasing of
all IT related KIT for the Organization and for all the
courses/conferences within the Organization.
- Managing and
running of the IT Department.
- Evaluating and
analyzing all IT requirements and deciding on the best choices for the
Organization.
- Guiding and
giving direction to the Top Management with regards to IT related matters
- Coordinating and
maintenance of ICT systems
- Offer IT support
to all Organization Staff.
- Setting up all
IT for courses/conferences and offering IT support for the same.
- Researches
software applications and hardware requirements for the purpose of
previewing products to provide recommendations regarding applications and
purchases.
- Coordinate
priorities between the IT department and user departments
- Approve and
monitor major projects, IT budgets, priorities, standards, procedures, and
overall IT performance
- Oversee the
development and maintenance of any IT plan.
- Serves as
liaison for the Organization to software/hardware providers for the
purpose of conveying and/or receiving information and coordinating
activities.
Qualification
and Professional Experience
Academic/professional qualifications
- University
degree in computer science
- Basic knowledge
Linux server environments would be preferable;
Skills
- Extensive
knowledge of Microsoft environments;
- Extensive
knowledge of installing small office networks, routers / switches;
- Basic knowledge
of installing hardware and troubleshooting hardware issues;
- Excellent
proficiency in the English language
Relevant
Experience
- Minimum of 2
year experience in a similar position;
- Experience
working in a financial institution is preferable
Personal
Attributes
- High Integrity,
moral standards, and work ethics
- Good
communication skills and have a service-oriented attitude
- Flexible and
able to perform under pressure
- Enjoy working
independently
How
to Apply: -
Applications
should be submitted via email to: info@ipstc.org.
Deadline
for submitting applications is 10th July 2013
For full details please visit: http://www.ipstc.org/downloads
IPSTC charges no fee for the recruitment process
For full details please visit: http://www.ipstc.org/downloads
IPSTC charges no fee for the recruitment process
