Job Title: ICT Officer
Duty Station: Nairobi
Contract Type: Fixed Term
Samaritan’s Purse is a nondenominational evangelical Christian organization
providing spiritual and physical aid to hurting people around the world.
Since
1970, Samaritan’s Purse has helped meet needs of people who are victims of war,
poverty, natural disasters, disease, and famine with the purpose of sharing
God’s love through His Son, Jesus Christ.
We are
seeking qualified applicants to fill the above position.
The ICT Officer’s main function will be monitoring, maintaining and troubleshooting the computers, networks and communication equipment for Kenya Programs.
Key Responsibilities
The ICT Officer’s main function will be monitoring, maintaining and troubleshooting the computers, networks and communication equipment for Kenya Programs.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitoring and
maintaining computer systems and networks in all SP Kenya offices
- Providing
support on computer applications to staff including procedural
documentation
- Providing support
to the technical systems officer in running network applications,
particularly the finance software and the data backup system
- Assisting the
TSO in setting up data backup systems in the field offices
- Monitoring and
regularly updating computer software
- Developing
Access databases for different programs as directed by the Regional
Technical Support Officer
- Compiling
technical reports, including a weekly summary and monthly report
- With a generous
and serving spirit perform all other tasks and responsibilities assigned
for the benefit of Samaritan’s Purse
- Maintain a
Christian witness
Education / Experience Needed
- Bachelor’s
degree in computer science or related technical degree
- 2 years of
relevant computer and technical experience.
- Experience
working in a cross cultural setting
- Field experience
working in Africa preferred
Skills Required
- Extensive
experience and knowledge in computers and technical systems
- Proficiency in
Server 2003 / 2008 administration
- Proficiency in
Microsoft Access
- Proficiency in
any programming language
- Proficiency in
SQL will be an added advantage
- Understanding of
computer networking
- Fluency in
English
- Strong
analytical and leadership skills
- Strong writing
and oral communication skills
Submission of Applications
Interested
applicants should submit their C.V. and an application letter only to
hr@spkenya.org to be received not later than 21st December, 2012.
Only
email applications will be accepted.
The
position title (as is on the advert) should be indicated on the subject line
