Information Communication Technology (ICT) Officer Re-advertisement: Zinduka Africa

A Faith based Organization situated in Nairobi is seeking for an ICT Officer; see more Information below.
Closing date for receiving applications: 6th /04/2010Position: ICT OfficerLocation: NairobiReports to: DirectorStarting date: Immediately

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.
Job Description

For Information Communication Technology (ICT) Officer
IT responsibilities

• Manage network and server
• Ensuring data is backed up on a regular basis
• Overseeing computer security and anti-virus updates etc.
• Carrying out computer "maintenance" tasks and providing IT support to computer users within the office
• First port of call and initial troubleshooting of IT problems and resolving if possible
• Logging all IT problems and resolutions
• Liaising with external support company on IT and communication work
• Overseeing file management on centralized resource (e.g. server) or on individual workstations
• Inducting new staff on IT systems
• Keeping website updated (or liaising with whoever does this)
• Keeping inventory of hardware and maintenance records
• Ensuring all software is properly licensed
• Providing input into Communication and IT strategy and annual communication IT budget
• Input into one-off projects such as database development
• Input into communication and IT acceptable use policy development
• Keep abreast of IT technology, maintain library of information
• Advising on training needs and courses available

Communication Responsibilities

• Liaise with graphics designer, perform copy-editing, coordinate printing and dissemination.
• Coordinates production and formatting of the organization’s updates, policy briefs, research reports, brochures, etc. disseminate research findings.
• Marketing and ensuring all organizations - provincial, national and international administrative details are attended to (venue, catering, web casting, video-taping etc.)
• Designs

1. flyers and posters messages for instance for seminars, workshops and symposium;
2. Power Point presentations and
3. Other Information Education and Communication (IEC) for dissemination.

• Develops and updates a detailed database of key media, research, government, and non-profit - that can be used for targeted knowledge dissemination.
• Formats articles and reports prepared by the organizations research staff, including lay-out and copy-editing.
• Identifies and assists with media opportunities within for profiling the organization and disseminating the work of the organization.
• Manages and catalogues the organization’s database of pictures and coordinates updates when required.
• Coordinates use of pictures, obtaining parental approvals and filing of pictures on shared drive and maintaining media files; maintains digital files from the organizations presentations.
• Coordinate the organizations electronic newsletter.
• Identifies opportunities to increase the organization’s public relations
• Coordinates production of organizational communication tools e.g. staff business cards, letterhead, signage etc.
• Coordinates dissemination of reports, brochures etc.
• Contributes to the flow of communication within the organization to facilitate ease of access to information about core research units and collective program activities, outputs, achievements, and challenges.
• Responds to inquiries from the public, by directing them to team members, partners, colleagues and members of the organization / Affiliate expert networks as appropriate. Maintains communication with key contact points in peer and partner organizations.
• Any other relevant duty allocated by the supervisor

Requirements

• Must be a born again Christian
• Diploma Computer Science, Computer, Electronics Engineering or IT or Equivalent.
• Two years of Information Communication Technology (ICT) experience specifically in an NGO
• Good communications skills.

Salary Range: 15,000-20,000 KES

Send your CV and application letter to info @ zinduka-afrika.org before 6th April 2010

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