Job Title: Driver
Reports to: Administration Officer
Duration: Six (6) months (renewable once)
Purpose for the Job
To drive Agency vehicles and transport authorized personnel for
official purposes, and any other errands assigned from time to time.
Responsibilities
- Carrying out routine checks on vehicle’s
cooling, oil, electrical and brake systems and tyre pressure;
- Detecting and reporting vehicle defects on
time; ensuring vehicle cleanliness;
- Driving the vehicle as authorized and safe
transportation of persons and assets as assigned;
- Ensuring security and safety of the vehicle
while on and off the road, passengers and goods therein;
- Maintaining daily motor vehicle work tickets
and entry of journey logs as required;
- Ensuring routine service and maintenance of
vehicles;
- Timely reporting of any accidents and follow
up of police abstract and related documents;
- Daily vehicle inspection and keeping
up-to-date inspection reports;
- Undertake such other duties as may be
reasonably required and which are consistent with the level of
responsibility of this job role.
Qualifications
- Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education
(KCSE) minimum mean grade ‘C-’ (C minus) or its equivalent;
- Certificate in Computer Applications/ Proof of
proficiency in computer applications;
- Relevant experience of not less than three (3)
years
- Valid Class BCE Driving License free from any
endorsement;
- Occupational Trade Test Grade III for drivers;
- Meets the provisions of Chapter Six of the
Constitution.
(Grade KTNA 3)
Job Title: Manager IT & Infrastructure
Reports to: Director IT Infrastructure Innovations & Security
Purpose for the Job
To plan, organize and manage staff and overall operations to
ensure stable operations of the KenTrade’s ICT infrastructure. This includes
developing; maintaining, supporting and optimizing key functional areas
particularly computing and storage infrastructure, network infrastructure, data
and telecommunication system.
Responsibilities
- Manage and establish priorities for
maintenance, design, development and analysis of entire infrastructure
systems inclusive of LANs, WANs, internet, security and wireless
implementations;
- Define and manage the IT Disaster Recovery Structures
for the organization;
-
Ensure effective IT assets management inclusive of component inventory
maintenance and associated documentation;
- Perform feasibility studies for different
upgrade projects, conversions and improvements;
- Develop, implement, and maintain policies,
procedures, and associated training plans for network resource
administration and appropriate use;
- Establish service level agreements with
service providers;
- Prepare specifications for bid proposals,
contracts, scope of work reports, and other documentation for IT and
infrastructure projects and associated efforts;
- Perform cost-benefit and return on investment
analysis for proposed IT and infrastructure to aid management in making
implementation decisions;
- Manage and ensure optimal operation of all
network hardware and equipment, including routers, switches, hubs, UPSs,
servers e.t.c;
- Establish and maintain regular written and
in-person communications with the organization’s executives,
decision-makers, department heads, end user and contractors and vendors;
- Coaching and mentorship of junior members of
the team;
- Undertake such other duties as may be
reasonably required and which are consistent with the level of
responsibility of this job role.
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Information Sciences,
Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Science, Business
Management or related from a recognized institution;
- Bachelor’s Degree in Information Sciences,
Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Science or related
from a recognized institution;
-
Certification in CISA, ITIL, and Project Management Certification e.g.
PRINCE2
- Leadership Course lasting not less than 4
weeks;
- Certificate in Computer Applications/ Proof of
proficiency in computer applications;
- Membership of good standing to a relevant
professional body;
- Relevant work experience of not less than nine
(9) years, four (4) of which should be in a Management position;
- Meets provisions of Chapter Six of the
Constitution.
(Grade KTNA 6)
Job Title: Supply Chain Management Officer
Reports to: Manager Supply Chain Management
Purpose for the Job
The Supply Chain Management department is responsible for the
overall coordination and management of the Supply Chain Management function,
advising the Agency on Procurement laws and Regulations, overseeing the
Procurement process and providing guidance on disposal of assets.
Responsibilities
- Compiling supply chain management data and
preparation of relevant reports;
- Providing secretariat services to procurement
committees;
- Preparation of tender documents;
- Preparing procurement estimates of
expenditure;
- Coordinating the disposal of assets process;
- Carrying out internal monitoring &
evaluation of provision of procured services/works and also inspection and
acceptance of goods supplied;
- Overseeing the stock taking exercises;
- Supervising stores/inventory management;
- Undertake such other duties as may be
reasonably required and which are consistent with the level of
responsibility of this job role.
Qualifications
- Experience of not less than three (3) years as
Supply Chain Management Officer or a comparable position in the public
service;
- Bachelor’s degree in any of the following
disciplines: – Supply Chain Management and Logistics, Commerce/Business
Administration (Supplies Management option) or equivalent from a
recognized institution;
-
Diploma in supplies and purchasing from a recognized institution;
- Supervisory course lasting not less than two
(2) weeks from a recognized institution;
- Membership of good standing to a relevant
professional body;
- Certificate in Computer Applications/ Proof of
proficiency in computer applications;
- Meets the provisions of Chapter Six of the
Constitution.
(Grade KTNA 7)
Job Title: System Administrator
Reports to: Assistant Manager Infrastructure and Service
Management
Purpose for the Job
The System Administrator (SA) is responsible for installation /
configuration, operationalization, maintenance, performance, security and
availability of systems hardware, software and related application components.
The role involves the design, implementation and maintenance of systems as well
as providing 24/7 support to users, partner agencies and clients.
Responsibilities
- Creating user profiles, passwords and grant
access rights to staff;
- Analyzing system logs to identify potential
issues for resolution;
- Troubleshooting any reported system problems;
- Responsible for system performance monitoring
and tuning;
- Installation, configuration and optimization
of operating systems;
-
Applying OS patches and upgrades on a regular basis, and upgrade
administrative tools and utilities;
- Developing, testing, documenting, implementing
and enhancing of backup and recovery procedures as well as application of
change-management procedures and activities;
- Designing, setup and configuring of complex
Multi-Server environments;
- Create and maintain comprehensive
documentation for all implemented systems;
- Research and recommend innovative, and where
possible automated approaches for system administration tasks;
- Undertake such other duties as may be
reasonably required and which are consistent with the level of
responsibility of this job role.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology,
Computer Science or related field from a recognized institution;
- Microsoft Certified Solutions Architect (MCSA)
or Microsoft Certified IT Professional Certification
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in system
administration will be an added advantage;
- Certificate in Computer Applications/ Proof of
proficiency in computer applications;
- Meets provision of chapter six of the
Constitution
How To Apply
Qualified and interested candidates are requested to submit their
applications, curriculum vitae that contains details of qualifications,
experience, copies of all certificates & relevant testimonials, email and
telephone contacts including names, telephone and email contacts of three (3)
referees who must be familiar with the candidates’ previous work experience.
In addition, interested candidates must specifically obtain and submit
with their application, copies of the following documents;
- Certificate of Good Conduct from the
Directorate of Criminal investigations (CID)
- Clearance Certificate from Higher Education
Loans Board (HELB)
- Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority
(KRA)
- Clearance form from the Ethics &
Anti-corruption Authority (EACC)
- Clearance certificate from a Credit Reference
Bureau (CRB)
Please note that applications without ALL the Chapter 6
requirements SHALL NOT be considered.
Applications should be addressed as detailed below and be sent by
post, hand delivery or email so as to be received not later than December 23,
2019.
The Chief Executive Officer
Kenya Trade Network Agency
1st Floor, Embankment Plaza
Longonot Rd – Upperhill
P.O. Box 36943-00200
NAIROBI
vacancies@kentrade.go.ke
KenTrade is an Equal Opportunity Employer – women and persons with
disability are encouraged to apply.
Any form of canvassing shall lead to automatic disqualification
and only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.
