IT job vacancy

A USAID-funded agriculture project with the goal of raising the incomes and food security levels of small-scale farmers wishes to recruit an IT Manager based in Nairobi.

The successful candidate will be responsible for providing IT support, systems maintenance and systems development services to staff based throughout the country.

This position will be responsible for:

• Configuring and supporting software applications;
• Managing IT security and continuity, including data backups, disaster recover procedures and updating anti-virus software;
• Diagnosing and correcting networking problems;
• Analyzing user requirements, procedures and problems in order to provide effective solutions;
• Maintaining and servicing all computer hardware and equipment;
• Training users in IT software and hardware as needed.
• Maintaining help-desk support.

Applicants should have a minimum of five years relevant experience with 3 years in a leadership role and a degree in Information Technology/Computer Science or equivalent.

Professional ICT qualifications such as Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) or equivalent are desired.

Proven experience in ICT troubleshooting, network administration and SQL server administration is a must.

Applicants should send CV and salary history to kenyarecruit@fintrac.com by January 14, 2010.

Only applicants selected for interview will be acknowledged.