Will do. Thank you. On Wed, Jun 17, 2009 at 11:42 AM, Gakuru Alex <alexgakuru.lists@gmail.com>wrote:
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CALL FOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IT) CONSULTANT
CENTRE FOR RIGHTS EDUCATION AND AWARENESS
Deadline for application: 30th June 2009
CREAW is inviting applications from individuals for the following position:
Job Title: IT Specialist
Duty Station: Nairobi
CREAW is a non-governmental, non-partisan, membership organization whose Mission is to transform society by empowering women and expanding new frontiers for women’s rights and freedoms.
Essential Duties IT Specialist
· Develop and manage IT policies
· Set-up and install computer hardware and software including disk, tape, printers, modems, and related peripherals.
· Perform maintenance and repairs on computer hardware including backup, recovery and equipment cleaning.
· Respond to and resolve difficult inquiries and complaints.
· Train users on computer hardware/software and other electronic office equipment.
· Monitor operational performance and troubleshoot system problems. Isolate the cause of system failures.
· Attend and participate in professional group meetings; stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of information systems; research products and enhancements and their applicability to organizational needs.
· Interact with various outside support and sales organizations.
· Research and purchase computer, network and other electronic office equipment hardware/software.
· Design, install, support and integrate centralized and distributed network hardware, operating systems and applications.
· Re-evaluate and maintain database for existing materials for ease in reference (Resource material and filling systems)
· Web management skills (are an added advantage)
· Perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
SELECTION CRITERIA
Knowledge of:
· Modern and complex principles and practices of computer and network systems management, analysis, design, installation, integration and maintenance.
· Recent developments, current literature, sources of information, and research techniques related to management information systems.
· Principles, practices, and languages utilized in programming and computer systems operations.
Knowledge of:
· Operating characteristics, capabilities, capacities, and limitations of computer, network and related peripheral equipment.
· Design, operations, properties, and capabilities of networks and network cabling.
· Database design, programming, integration, implementation and maintenance.
· Modern office equipment including facsimile systems, copiers/duplicators, electronic imaging systems, etc.
· Various software packages including network operating systems (Windows, Linux, AS/400), e-mail, word processing, spreadsheet, data processing, financial and management applications/programs.
· Modern office practices, methods, and computer equipment.
· Principles and methods of training and instruction.
· Occupational hazards and standard safety practices necessary in the area of work.
Skill to:
· Operate, install, maintain, configure, and troubleshoot a variety of highly technical computer equipment and peripherals.
· Diagnose power systems and equipment.
Ability to:
· Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, and implement recommendations in support of goals.
· Monitor and support the local area network.
· Design, analyze and support electronic office systems.
· Analyze, evaluate, and resolve data processing and system problems.
· Train or instruct users in the use of computer equipment, electronic office equipment and operating procedures.
· Locate, read, interpret and apply complex technical publications, manuals, and other documents. Accurately evaluate and prioritize hardware and software requests. Research, develop and recommend cost effective technical system improvements.
Ability to:
· Exercise good judgment, flexibility, creativity, and sensitivity in response to changing situations and needs.
· Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
· Establish, maintain and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Experience: Three years of increasingly responsible experience in the development and administration of micro-computer and local area networks. Experience related to network operating systems, networking standards, computer/network hardware and system design is desirable.
Training: Equivalent education to an Associate's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in computer science, management information systems, or a related field.
Languages
Excellent Communication skills (writing in English and fluency in Kiswahili).
Those who qualify and are interested should send (or hand deliver) an application letter, curriculum vitae (CV) and copies of relevant certificates, references & testimonials to:
SELECTION COMMITTEE
Centre for Rights Education and Awareness (CREAW) Convent Drive, Lavington off Isaac Gathanju Rd (100 metres from Lavington Green) P.O. Box 11964-00100 GPO Nairobi Tel/fax: +254-20-3860640/ 3861016/ 2378271/ 720357664 Email: info@creaw.org
CREAW IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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