The Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) is one of the five
regional components of the African Standby Force established by the African
Union for the purpose of containing the scourge of conflicts and enhancing
peace and security in the continent.
The Eastern Africa Region, as defined by the African Union Commission (AUC), is composed of 14 Member States: Burundi, Comoros, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Madagascar, Mauritius, Rwanda, Seychelles, Somalia, Sudan, Tanzania and Uganda.
The Eastern Africa Standby Force Coordination Mechanism (EASFCOM) wishes to
recruit additional competent personnel to enhance internal controls.
Applications are invited from qualified candidates to fill the vacant positions
as outlined below.The Eastern Africa Region, as defined by the African Union Commission (AUC), is composed of 14 Member States: Burundi, Comoros, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Madagascar, Mauritius, Rwanda, Seychelles, Somalia, Sudan, Tanzania and Uganda.
EASFCOM will only respond to those candidates who strictly meet its requirements. Qualified women are encouraged to apply. Applications should be received not later than 30th March 2012.
IT Officer (1 Post)
Station: EASFCOM, Nairobi, Kenya
Grade: P1 Step 1
Report to: The Head of Administration
Overall Responsibility
Responsible for the operations and management of the IT Systems and Equipment within EASF.
Essential Functions
- Responsible
for the Administration and management of EASF database.
- Responsible
for maintenance of Network Software Systems
- Responsible
for control of data and network security.
- Design
and maintain the EASF website, continuously monitoring the development of
the site.
- Designing
and updating the EASF website on a regular basis with relevant information
in consultation with the Director EASFCOM.
- Responsible
for electronic publication of any EASF Material
- Installing
and configuring application software, and maintain employee computers,
networks, workstations, file servers, Ethernet networks, network cabling
and other related equipment, devices and systems. Add and configure
modems, disk drives, data acquisition boards, CD ROM units, printers and
related equipment.
- Investigate
user problems, identify their source, determine possible solutions, tests
and implement the solutions.
- Monitor
performance of network, checking security breaches and poor data
management practices.
- Responsible
for control and management of EASF Accounting Software
- Responsible
for control and maintenance of user accounts for employees.
- Maintain
a 24hour email and Internet access.
- Monitor
all network links to ensure remote connectivity.
- Email
/exchange systems administration.
- Guide
procurement department on acquisition of IT equipment.
- Induct
employees on how to access and use the network.
Knowledge and Abilities:
- Knowledge
of HTML, PHP, MySQL and JavaScript
- Knowledge
of Microsoft Operating Systems & Software
- In-depth
technical knowledge of PC hardware
- Knowledge
of Navision
Minimum Qualifications
- Master’s
degree in Information Systems, Information Technology and Systems
administration.
- At
least five years continuous in IT manager in a busy organization.
- Relevant
Certification such as Oracle, Microsoft.
Terms and Conditions
The post is tenable on a three (3) year contract term to an ideal candidate who shall be within age brackets of 30 - 45 years of age.
How to Apply
Applications together with copies of certificates and a detailed CV with three referees should be submitted only by E-Mail, registered mail or courier service to:
Director
EASFCOM
Karen - Westwood Park Rd, off Ngong Rd., next to Kenya Defence Staff College
P.O. Box 1444 - 00502, Karen, Nairobi, KENYA
Fax: (254) (0)20 88 46 96
E-Mail: easbricom@easbrig.org.
The post is tenable on a three (3) year contract term to an ideal candidate who shall be within age brackets of 30 - 45 years of age.
How to Apply
Applications together with copies of certificates and a detailed CV with three referees should be submitted only by E-Mail, registered mail or courier service to:
Director
EASFCOM
Karen - Westwood Park Rd, off Ngong Rd., next to Kenya Defence Staff College
P.O. Box 1444 - 00502, Karen, Nairobi, KENYA
Fax: (254) (0)20 88 46 96
E-Mail: easbricom@easbrig.org.