ActionAid is a global movement of
people working together to further human rights and defeat poverty for all.
Information Technology Manager
Reporting to the Head of Human Resources, Organisational Development and
Essential Services, the position holder shall be responsible for overall
management of Information Technology (IT) services in the organization.Information Technology Manager
Duties and Responsibilities
- Formulation, interpretation and application of
IT policies, procedures, rules and regulations;
- Act as technical lead on all IT project within
the organization;
- Provide appropriate information and guidance
on emerging and best practices in IT;
- Oversee the organization’s network and
liaising with IT suppliers and support services provider;
- Ensuring timely provision of IT service to all
functions of the organization;
- Ensuring implementation of well co-ordinate
system(s) with sufficient controls in all functions of the organization;
- Ensuring appropriate database administration,
data backups and recovery procedures;
- Ensuring effective and efficient use of IT
resources within the organization;
- Ensure proper maintenance of IT related
equipment;
- Oversee training and development of staff
under him/her;
- Overseeing user training in the organization;
- Coordination of development and
upgrading of websites;
- Ensuring IT operations are run as expected
within budget, time and specifications; and
- Any other duties as may be assigned from time
to time.
Appointment to the position will be
made from persons who have:
- Bachelors’ degree in Computer Science or
Information Technology or its equivalent from a recognized University;
- MCSE or IMIS or CCNA Diploma in IT or its
equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
- Demonstrated high standards of professional
competence and management of IT systems; and
- Have at least seven (7) years experience in IT
of which at least three years were served in the grade of IT Officer or in
a comparable position with similar responsibilities in AAIK or like
organizations.
- Knowledge of Window 2003/8 server, Citrix,
XP/windows 7 pro and Exchange 2007/10 administration, VMware configuration
and administration is desirable;
- Strong interpersonal, negotiation and
communication skills;
- High degree of integrity and dependability;
- Self motivated person able to work without
close supervision;
- Knowledge of SUN accounting systems, trouble
shooting as well as TM1 carries an added advantage;
- Prior knowledge of wireless networks and IP
Telephony preferably on Mitel Platform is desirable;
- Actual programming (computer programming with
languages like C, C++, C# or java) is desirable;
- Knowledge of Cisco router, switch and firewall
configuration backed up by relevant certifications is essential; and
- Effectively promote the organization’s
mission, values and objectives.
To apply, CLICK HERE to
submit your application; for any queries, kindly direct them to
hresources.kenya@actionaid.org
Programme Quality and Compliance
Coordinator
Reporting to the
Executive Director, the position holder will be responsible for
- assessing compliance to the agreed approach,
quality and impact areas as committed in the Country Strategy Plan;
- coordinating delivery of planning, reviews and
reporting including overseeing the donor funded projects reviews and
reporting in line with Accountability, Learning, Planning Systems
(ALPS);
- working with policy, campaign and programme
unit to generate evidence of impact for accountability by county/national
government for effective policy and advocacy work; and
- work with the programme and policy team to
ground sound and accountable Monitoring and Evaluation
processes.
The position will also be responsible
for setting up and managing information database on mission related content.
Duties and Responsibilities
Compliance
- Support development of programme frameworks
- Develop and contextualize tools for assessment
of programme compliance
- Conducting programme quality audits for Local
Rights Programmes (LRPs/Programme Locations and mission related
units at least twice a year
- Agree on management response and way forward
and work with management to follow up on compliance
- Provide support to the Fundraising and Finance
Planning Board Committee in organizing meetings, documenting proceedings
and updating the committee as required
Coordinating planning, reviews and
reporting in-line with ALPS
- Work with various unit heads to develop
planning, reviews and reporting guidelines for the organization
- In collaboration with relevant units in the
coordination of quality and timely planning , reviews and reporting
- Liaising with ActionAid
International (AAI) on planning, reviews and reporting guidelines and
requirements
- Coordinate consolidation of country level
plans and reports
Evidence of Impact for Accountability
- Support staff and local partners capacity
building in accountability as a political process
- Identify sites or areas for evaluation to
generate evidence of impact
- Documentation of best practices and lessons
for wider sharing within the federation and for influencing policy and
practice
Support for Monitoring and Evaluation
- Support development and operationalization of
Monitoring and Evaluation frameworks for LRPs and projects
- Support baseline surveys, mid-term reviews and
evaluations as necessary
- oversee the donor funded projects reviews and
reporting
- Make necessary follow-up to ensure review and
evaluation findings are taken on board
Central position for information
management and sharing on mission related content.
- Liaise with Communication and
Information Technology Units to develop and maintain central filing
storage of information of information
- Create learning hubs within the
organization.
Appointment to the position will be
made from persons who have:
- Masters’ degree in Social Sciences or its
equivalent from a recognized University.
- Have at least seven (7) years experience in
monitoring and evaluation of which at least three (3) years must have been
with I/NGOs, Social Movement Group or comparable position with similar
responsibilities
- Possess qualifications in project management
and/or M&E;
- Good understanding of Human Rights Based
Approach and program cycle Management
- Good understanding of Results Based Management
- Strong conceptual and analytical skills;
- Self-motivated person able to work without
supervision;
- Excellent communication and drafting skills
- Demonstrable versatility in use of MS Word,
Excel, Access, Power-point, e-mail, and data management software ( e.g.
SAS, Stata, SPSS Epi Info, ENA for SMART, SQL); and
- Ability to work in a diverse team environment.
To apply, CLICK HERE to
submit your application; for any queries, kindly direct the same to
hresources.kenya@actionaid.org
Closing date for applications Wednesday, October 29, 2014 (All day)
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
ActionAid is an equal opportunities employer.
Qualified female candidates are
encouraged to apply.
