Plan International: ICT Co-ordinator

Plan is an International humanitarian child centered community development organization, 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
THARAKA DEVELOPMENT AREA
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

To Apply:
jobs.plankenya@plan-international.org

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