Plan ICT Co-ordinator Job Vacancy in Kenya

Plan is an International humanitarian child centred communitydevelopmentorganization, without religious, political or government affiliation.

Plan International Inc., Kenya Country Program started its operations in Kenya in 1982 and is committed to improving the lives of poor children, their families and communities in a Rights Based Approach.
Closing date: 16 Jul 2010 Location: Kenya

Based in Tharaka, the ICT Co-ordinator will co-ordinate and provide technical support for Tharaka Development Area users, manage and administer local ICT infrastructure and corporate systems under the direction of the Area Manager and the ICT Manager.

This position is open to Kenyan Nationals only.
Roles and responsibilities

  • Ensure availability and reliability of the ICT infrastructure, applications and connectivity
  • Provides first line support , advice and solutions to ICT users in relation to application, data and business process issue, ensuring all issues are resolved in a timely manner
  • Ensure that system security and organizational compliance, processes and procedures are in place and properly maintained at the Development Area
  • Perform proactive tasks for ICT infrastructure and corporate applications maintenance
  • Maintain agreed levels of service provision and service levels
  • Provide ICT support to delivering program outputs
  • Provide ICT expertise to ICT in the communities (ICT as a medium of development)
  • Facilitate information management and usage
  • Increase user ICT proficiency through the transfer of skills to Plan staff and communities
Qualifications and Experience
  • Degree in Computer Studies with 3 years working experience
  • Proven ability and experience in setting up LANs and telecommunications networks
  • Experience of supporting LANs, SQL Server, and email server administration
  • Experience of Microsoft Server administration. Holders of Microsoft certification certificates will be preferred.
  • Experience in managing and implementing information systems and supporting technologies
How to apply

Email: jobs.plankenya@plan-international.org