Graduate Trainee Jobs in Kenya - Avcon

ICT Graduate Trainee
Are you an enterprising youthful person with passion to develop transformative IT solutions to solve societal problems?
Do you love web & mobile App development, graphics and analytics and have or is developing expertise in that area?
Do you have good grasp on IT security – networks, DBs and web security?

Responsibilities

·         Support with design, development and support of web and mobile based software solutions for our business portfolio
·         Assembling and managing a team of smart web and mobile application developers to deliver web and mobile based solutions or engaging third party vendors to develop the solutions
·         Review our business model and develop or upgrade the tech solutions that can effectively drive the business
·         Train and support young developers to assist you develop and improve web and mobile based solutions to support our business portfolio
·         Ensure security of information systems, ICT infrastructure and web and mobile based solutions

Requirements

·         Programming languages Java, PHP and Python
·         SQL and databases like MySQL or Microsoft SQL Server o Web servers like Tomcat or IIS
·         Concepts like MVC and REST
·         Agile development using SCRUM.
·         Continuous Integration and Content Delivery
·         Understanding of cloud computing
·         Ability to contribute to architecture discussions, helping the team to architect and design a system from the ground up o Mobile applications


Graduate Trainee – Marketing & Branding

Avcon is looking to recruit a marking assistant with passion for marketing and branding to join their team and support with coordination and planning of marketing and branding initiatives.
S/he will work closely with the Avcon360 project team and will report directly to the Director, Finance & Operations and will be tasked with:

Roles

·         Support with preparation branding and marketing plans
·         Coordination of marketing and branding initiatives
·         Support with development of marketing, sales and branding material
·         Focal person for building the Avcon360 brand
·         Coordinate training for our technical sales personnel
·         Monitor of impact of our marketing initiative and make recommendations for improvement
·         Research on modern trends in marketing specifically digital marketing and how we can integrate this into our branding and marketing initiatives
·         Track client feedback and experience and liase with project team on how we can enhance our client experience

Qualifications

·         Degree in marketing or relevant business field / this can be supplemented by demonstrated knowledge and expertise in branding and marketing
·         Good command of ICT applications specifically social media, MS applications and design
·         Demonstrated passion for marketing and branding; Prior experience in in this field would be good
·         Positive work ethic, creativity and team work are desirable
·         Ability to work with minimal supervision, excellent writing and communication skills and command of MS Powerpoint and word
How to Apply 
Send your CV to careers@avcon.co.ke indicating your qualification, experience any unique expertise or apply online at www.avcon.co.ke/careers.
Please indicate the high school you attended and mean grade and period. Position only open to fresh graduates Application deadline is 31st October 2017
Avcon is an equal opportunity employer. Female and young persons are highly encouraged to apply www.avcon.co.ke
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