Will do. Thank you.

On Wed, Jun 17, 2009 at 11:42 AM, Gakuru Alex <alexgakuru.lists@gmail.com> wrote:
Please apply direct,,


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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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