Turnkey Africa Limited is a leading provider of enterprise technology solutions and services, focused on achieving the unique goals of our clients.
We are currently seeking experienced Senior Software Developers/Analysts with experience in working financial management systems.
Responsibility
Participate in new and existing product and feature development across multiple development teams.
Providing software maintenance and development for the application implemented in Java, Oracle Forms & Reports
Creating or update technical system documentation including design documents and installation instructions
Performing unit and system testing
Attending customer meetings
Adhering to established polices and procedures to ensure integrity and quality of projects
Make recommendations to enhance and coordinate programming activities and standards to be used for all software development throughout the company.
Knowledge & Skills requirements
A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field and 2 - 5 years experience with software development and relational databases.
Experience in developing financial management systems.
CPA part 2 qualification is an added advantage
Strong programming skills/knowledge. Experience with PL/SQL, Oracle forms and reports will be an added advantage,
Understanding of insurance business is an added advantage.
Exposure to E-Business Suite implementations or SAP an added advantage.
Java/J2EE programming experience
Experience with BPM, hibernate and 3 tier development.
Ability to Perform software development tasks in a professional and effective manner.
Efficiently develop and program, in a structured manner, ancillary applications, interfaces, and reports for all areas of the company.
Must have solid programming skills and a sound understanding of data structures, database theory and database administration.
Possess a strong understanding of software engineering principals including data normalization, structured programming and software development cycles.
If you meet the above requirements, please send an application letter and detailed curriculum vitae with 3 referees to jobs@turnkeyafrica.com with “FMS Developer” as the subject heading, so as to reach us on or before December 15th, 2010.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Friday, December 3, 2010
Turnkey Africa Senior Software Developers / Analysts Jobs in Kenya
Software Programmer Job in Kenya
Job Title: Software Programmer
Directly Reporting to: Department Head
Main Purpose
A Reputed Software Development Company engaged in the Development of various HR, Accounting, Security, Insurance and Industrial Products.
Main Responsibilities
Development on Existing Products Or New Products, Support to the Clients, Training to the Support Engineers on Newly Developed Features
Key Competencies / Occupational Skills/ Personality Traits/ Profile
Prioritising
Motivation
Understanding of business systems
Ability to transfer Skills \ Training
Work Ethic
Achievement focus
Self Motivation
To apply for this position send your CV to mycv@myjobseye.com quoting the position in the subject line.
Kindly also mention your current/ last salary and benefits.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Thursday, November 25, 2010
Safaricom Senior Data Center Engineer Job in Kenya
We are pleased to announce the following vacancy in the IT Network Infrastructure Department within the Information Technology Division.
In keeping with our current business needs, we are looking for a person who meets the criteria indicated below:
Senior Data Center Engineer
Ref: IT_ SDCE_ NOV 2010
Reporting to Senior Manager; IT Systems Infrastructure, the holder of the position will be responsible for managing, monitoring, and supporting Safaricom data centers and disaster recovery sites.
You will coordinate and manage efforts towards the construction of new data center(s) or recovery sites through management of vendors, coordination of relevant construction process, procurement and equipping of the data centers.
Key Responsibilities
Data Center Operations Management:
* Managing, configuration and troubleshooting electrical and mechanical systems in use in the data center environment including UPS systems, AC unit’s chiller, feeders, inverters and generators.
* Analysis of air flow and temperatures within the data centers including implementation of tactical service improvements and upgrades to improve air circulation and optimize temperatures in the data centers and disaster recovery site.
* Physical access control management; manage access list, authorize additions and deletions, periodically review access list for potential deletions and periodically audit access logs for exceptions.
* Develop and manage systems documentation, drawings and procedures.
Capacity Planning:
* Monitor consumption of space, power and cooling capacity. Provide visibility of capacity and consumption of resources to management.
* Manage hardware in date center to maximize utilization.
* Change management coordination; manage new hardware capacity allocation within the data centers as well as decommissioned hardware.
* Allocate space for new hardware, coordinate electrical connectivity, and physical movement of equipment in data center.
Minimum requirements
* Engineering Degree.
* 5-6 years work experience in a data center facility in a large corporate company.
* Good understanding of electrical and mechanical systems in use in a data center environment including feeders, transformers, generators, switch gear, UPS systems and AC units.
* Base knowledge of networking, LAN, WAN and SAN environments.
* Skills in optimizing floor space, power and cooling.
* Ability to evaluate maintenance activities for potential business impact and risk.
* Ability to coordinate vendor or contractors activities within the data centers.
* Experience leading complex productive projects with management visibility.
* Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a responsible and business like manner.
If you feel that you are up to the challenge and posses the necessary qualification and experience please send your resume and application letter.
Please indicate your experience and why you are the most suitable candidate for the role clearly quoting the job title to the address below.
The deadline for application is 1st December 2010.
The Resourcing Manager
Safaricom Ltd
Nairobi
Via E-mail to: hr@safaricom.co.ke
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Software developer interns in Nairobi Kenya
Role:
-To learn software development.
-and installation under industry experts.
Skills to be acquired:
-Software development - programming.
-Software deployment: Migration of Data.
Qualifications
-Pursuing a Diploma or University degree in
Computer Science or I.T.
-One year experience working with ASP or
ASP.NET, SQL server 2000 or 2005 ,
Visual Basic.
-Innovative and results oriented.
-Ability to work in a team.
-Willingness to learn.
Working Conditions
-Normal office environment.
-Will also be required to
work at clients' sites as well for extended
periods of time.
How to apply:
Please send your
CV and Application
letter to recruitment@fanisi.net.
Friday, November 12, 2010
Java Software Engineer Job in Kenya
Are you a talented and committed individual who would like to work as a Java Software Engineer for multi-national companies in Europe, Canada and the US across the Internet from Kenya?
The requirements for this position are: that you are a Kenyan Citizen; you live in or can commute or relocate to Nairobi; you have graduated (within the last one year) or about to graduate in an IT related degree(MUST) or have previous software experience; and finally, you love computer programming!
If you would like to learn more please logon to www.jjpeople.com/jjrs here you can fill in an application and attach you CV.
JJPeople are an international software company with offices in London, Nairobi and Canada.
We will provide you with free training in J2EE Java related technologies and Agile Software techniques.
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
PC Engineer job in Nairobi Kenya
Provide hardware and software support for PC users for Small and Medium sized firms, corporates and individuals
Description: Expert knowledge of Microsoft OS's, Open Source OS and software, Expert networking skills, 0nline support, Good management skills
Requirements: Degree Engineering and/or Information Technology. at least 5 years experience in IT industry
Closing Date: 30 November 2010
Contact Info: Lazarus Migua
Diamond Systems Ltd
Web Address : http://www.dskenya.com
Kindaruma Rd, Off Ngong Road
P O Box 27681
Nairobi 00506
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Tangazoletu Software Engineer Job Vacancy
The Software Engineer shall maintaining existing as well as come up with software solutions / products for the company’s consumption as well as that of the company’s clients. The ability to deliver top quality software working solutions within set deadline limits and specifications shall be the benchmark of performance.
The Post holder will report to the Technical director with the progress of both his and the team’s activities and the situation on the ground with relation to the business - client relationship and achievement of set targets.
Please see www.mybizad.net for the company’s description.
Duties and Responsibilities
* To program according to specifications given and come up with deliverables within time deadline and resources constraints
* To document all project workflow and applications for easier follow up, coordination, maintenance and support
* To design, develop and implement sound programmatic solutions to clients with no supervision
* To install, configure, set up systems at clients site and to offer support to clients on matters that concern the products offered to them
* To make use of project management skills to manage a team of developers and be responsible for their performance
* To be a solutions provider to clients when they require service and software related solutions and products
* To be accountable, committed and result oriented as far as giving service to clients is concerned as well as ensuring customer satisfaction
* To manage project workflow and ensure that projects are conducted in the best way possible with prudence and minimization of waste of project resources being key objectives
* To ensure highest quality standards are maintained within project work and the deliverable
Essential Qualities
* Evidence of experience in similar position
* Desktop and web developer with the following skills: ASP.Net, C#, VB.Net, Java, Ajax, Javascript, php
* Database platforms: SQL Server, MySql, Oracle, Sybase, foxpro, XML
* Evidence of past experience (at least 2 years) working with the above mentioned technologies
* A practical programmatic test shall be given to candidates to evaluate competence
* Experience in using web publishing and content management tools e.g. dreamweaver, joomla e.t.c. to come up with websites that can be commercialized
* Excellent team player and willingness both to take direction and use own initiative as appropriate
* Desire to learn new technologies and keep up with technology
* Ability to adapt to new and any technology with regard to programs and programming as a whole
* Ability to communicate clearly within team, with management and with clients on relevant subjects of the tasks undertaken
Desirable Qualities
* Evidence of working in similar position with similar responsibilities
* Course in project management
* Good human interaction skills
* Other programming languages and tools e.g. php, J2ME, linq
* Experience with RAD tools and MVC frameworks e.g. Tellerik, CakePhp e.t.c.
* Experience with financial management software and financial accounting packages
* Graphic design skills (photoshop, illustrator, fireworks e.t.c)
* Human and project organization and management skills
Person Specifications
* Hard working
* Honest
* Capable of working under pressure
* Commitment
* Accountability
* Experience
* Project management
* Desire to learn new technologies and keep up with technology
Applications should be strictly on email to
jobs@mybizad.net
addressed to the Administration Manager.
Deadline: 26th November 2010
Tangazoletu Software Project Manager Job Vacancy
The Project Manager shall be responsible for management of projects, their execution and workflow within the organization.
The project manager shall also, in his personal capacity as a software engineer, maintain existing as well as come up with (develop) software solutions / products for the company’s consumption as well as that of the company’s clients.
The ability to ensure smooth project workflow from inception to completion and hence performance of project team shall form the benchmark for evaluation of the project manager.
The Post holder will report to the Technical director with the progress of both his and the project team’s activities and the situation on the ground with relation to the business - client relationship and achievement of set targets.
Please see www.mybizad.net for the company’s description.
Duties and Responsibilities
* To engage in actual programming tasks and program (write Code) according to specifications and come up with deliverables within given time deadlines and resource constraints when required to
* To create and execute project work plans and revise as appropriate to meet changing software needs and requirements.
* To Identify resources needed and assign individual responsibilities to self and project team
* To manage day-to-day operational aspects of a project and scope
* To review deliverables prepared by team and conduct quality control and analysis before passing to client
* To manage project workflow and ensure that projects are implement/rolled out in the best way possible with prudence and minimization of waste of project resources being key objectives
* To ensure highest quality standards are maintained within the project work flow and the in deliverables
* To ensure speedy / timely completion and delivery of project’s deliverables
* To document all project workflows and deliverables for easier follow up, coordination, maintenance and support
* To design, develop and implement sound programmatic solutions to clients with no supervision
* To install, configure, set up systems at client’s sites and to offer support to clients on matters that concern the products offered to them
* To make use of project management skills to manage a team of developers and be responsible for their performance
* To be a solution provider to clients when they require service and software related solutions and products
* To be accountable, committed and result oriented as far as giving service to clients is concerned as well as ensuring customer satisfaction
* Organize, oversee and conduct regular project meetings with project staff, assign tasks to staff, oversee their execution, assist staff and report to the management with the progress and overall performance of the team
Essential Qualities
* Human and project organization and management skills
* Evidence of experience in a similar position
* Desktop and web developer with the following skills: ASP.Net, C#, VB.Net, Java, (Ajax or JavaScript)
* Database platforms: SQL Server, MySql, Oracle, Sybase, FoxPro
* Evidence of past experience (at least 2 years) working with the above mentioned technologies
* A practical programmatic test shall be given to candidates to evaluate competence
* Experience in using web publishing and content management tools e.g. Dreamweaver, Joomla, etc to come up with websites that can be commercialized
* Excellent team player and willingness both to take direction and use own initiative as appropriate
* Desire to learn new technologies and keep up with technology
* Ability to speedily adapt to new and any technology with regard to programs and programming as a whole
* Ability to communicate clearly within team, with management and with clients on relevant subjects of the tasks undertaken
Desirable Qualities
* Evidence of working in similar position with similar responsibilities
* Course in project management
* Good human interaction and interpersonal skills
* Other programming languages and tools e.g. PHP, J2ME, LINQ, XML
* Experience with RAD tools and MVC frameworks e.g. Telerik, CakePhp, .NET MVC, etc
* Experience with financial management software and financial accounting packages
* Graphic design skills (Photoshop, illustrator, Fireworks, etc
Person Specifications
* Hard working
* Honest
* Capable of working under pressure
* Committed
* Accountable
* Experienced
* Project management
* Desire to learn new technologies and keep up with technology
Applications should be strictly on email to jobs@mybizad.net addressed to the Administration Manager.
Deadline: 26th November 2010
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Safaricom Systems Engineer
We are pleased to announce the following vacancy in the Safaricom Business Technical department within the Technical Division.
In keeping with our current business needs, we are looking for a person who meets the criteria indicated below:
Systems Engineer
Ref: TECHNICAL_SE_October 2010
Reporting to the Senior Manager-IP Services and Solutions the holder of the position will be responsible for research, planning, designing and implementation of systems in a multi-vendor environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Planning and implementation of ISP systems such as, but not limited to DNS servers, Email infrastructure, AAA servers in a Unix centric environment;
* Planning and implementation of network management and monitoring systems.
* Planning and implementation of mission critical database systems in clustered environments.
* Performance tuning on server systems to ensure optimal performance.
* Carry out server and network systems backups.
* Plan, develop, and implement security policies across multiple platforms;
* Direct and manage complex systems project development from beginning to end;
* Development of scripts to automate common systems administration tasks.
* Conduct research and development to improve on existing systems/products as well as introduce innovative systems/products.
* Reporting on systems utilization and plan for necessary upgrades.
* System Documentation
Minimum requirements
* B.Sc Computer Science, Information Systems, Electrical/Computer Engineering;
* 3+ years experience in managing UNIX-centric Server based systems in ISP/Telecoms environment
* Strong experience in database systems (Oracle, mySQL and MS SQL)
* Strong experience in designing and implementing of complex systems;
* Strong working knowledge of scripting technologies e.g. Perl/Shell/Python;
* CCNA/CCDA/VCP/RHCE preferred;
* Excellent in technical project management;
* Experience in virtualized environments and storage systems is desired.
If you feel that you are up to the challenge and posses the necessary qualification and experience please send your resume and application letter indicating your experience and why you are the most suitable candidate for the role clearly quoting the job title to the address below.
The deadline for application is 25th October 2010.
The Senior Manager – Talent Acquisition
Safaricom Ltd
Nairobi
Via E-mail to: hr@safaricom.co.ke
Saturday, October 2, 2010
Government Jobs In Uganda- District SAGE Advisors Vacancies, Ministry of Gender
The Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development (MGLSD), with support from the UK Department tor International Development and Irish Aid, is implementing the Expanding Social Protection Programme (ESPP) in Uganda.
The ESPP is a five year programme which is coordinated by the Social Protection Secretariat within the MGLSD and includes a pilot cash transfer scheme, the Social Assistance Grants for Empowerment (SAGE) Programme. SAGE will provide regular cash transfers to vulnerable families living in chronic poverty. SAGE will work initially in fourteen districts, reaching 15% of households, in target districts, with the aim of subsequent national scale-up.
Our client, Maxwell Stamp PLC has been providing technical support to MGLSD to implement the ESPP. Maxwell Stamp PLC are now seeking to fill four key positions in the Social Protection Programme at district level;
Position: District SAGE Advisors
Location: Kyenjojo, Kaberamaido and Kiboga districts
The successful candidates will work in partnership with Kyenjojo, Kaberamaido and Kiboga district authorities to support implementation of the SAGE cash transfer scheme. Post holders will be responsible for delivering training to local government staff, monitoring programme implementation and will occasionally be required to support sub-county and parish level activities. In addition, post holders will be required to liaise with private sector payment service providers to ensure timely payment of SAGE entitlements to beneficiaries.Regular and extensive travel throughout the pilot districts will therefore be required.
Qualifications:
• A graduate qualification with at least 10 years relevant work experience
• Prior experience working in partnership with local government
• A self-starter with experience of managing people
• Experience in cash transfer programming or large-scale humanitarian operations desirable
Apply for this job
All interested persons with relevant qualifications and experience should send their CVs and applications along with 3 work related referees by email to:
contact@hrlinkconsult.com by 13th October 2010.
Please mark clearly in the subject area which job you are applying for.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
Thursday, September 16, 2010
Symphony Helpdesk Supervisor (Technical Services) Vacancy
On the foundation of this excellent quality, Symphony is looking for an individual to join its dynamic team, in its Technical Services Department in the following position.
Helpdesk Supervisor (Technical Services)
Key skills and Qualities
We are looking for a person who can successfully coordinate the activities in the TS department as well as offering excellent customer service to our clients.
The person must be:
- Technical and innovative thinker with a sharp business mind.
- A proactive and self-motivated professional who can diligently follow the rules and procedures.
- Capable of working under pressure to meet the customer’s demands.
- Articulate with very good customer care skills.
Reporting to the Senior Business Manager, Technical Services, the person will be responsible for:
- Handling all calls from the customers and assigning calls to the specific engineers who can handle the customers’ problems.
- Planning and organizing preventive maintenance for all the contract clients.
- Supervising the department’s drivers and the Help Desk Assistant and ensuring that they carry out their duties as per their responsibilities.
- Compiling the Prequalification tenders, and assisting with proposals and tenders.
- Coordinating the delivery of products and services to the clients.
The candidate should have the following attributes
- Degree in Business Administration with a Diploma in Business Administration or
- Degree in IT with a Diploma in Business Administration or
- Degree in Business Information Technology (BBIT)
- At least 1 year’s experience in a technical helpdesk role
- Experience in compiling prequalification tenders and proposals will be an added advantage
If you believe you have what it takes to handle this position, kindly apply preferably by email, indicating the position applied for, with a short covering note on your suitability, CV (not more than 2 pages) with copies of relevant certifications to reach the Director – Human Resources, not later than 17th September 2010.
E- Mail hrd@symphony.co.ke.
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Safaricom - Project Manager , Core Network Planning & Support
In keeping with our current business needs, we are looking for a person who meets the criteria indicated below:
Project Manager - CNPS
Ref: TECHNICAL_PM_SEPT10
Reporting to the Technical Project Manager, the holder of the position will be responsible for planning, execution, monitoring, control and closure of core network projects within time, budget and scope.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop a formal and comprehensive project plan by integrating and documenting project deliverables, acceptance criteria, processes, procedures, risks, and tasks to facilitate project executing, controlling, and closing processes;
- Determine project goals and or product or service deliverables to meet stakeholder expectations;
- Organize tasks to make optimal use of resources and minimize dependencies to avoid delays while allowing for contingency;
- Identifying, analyzing risks, drawing up plans to minimize their impact to the project and monitoring throughout the project;
- Track and report on project status;
- Conduct post implementation review report on the project management success against the stated measures;
- Cultivate and disseminate knowledge of project management best practices and lessons learnt to lead engineers and peers through one-on-one coaching.
- Bachelors Degree in a Technical field – Telecommunications, Engineering or Information Technology;
- Project Management Certified – PMP / PMI or equivalent or proven experience in project management;
- Work experience in a technical field to Line Management or Senior Engineer level;
- Experience in managing multiple projects simultaneously; from start to finish; of a 3 – 12 month duration; which have impact across a company in terms of revenue generation and customer delight;
- Good understanding of financial principles, understands financial ratios, can interpret standard financial statements
- Good understanding of regulatory framework for mobile operations particularly in the Kenyan environment.
The deadline for application is 20th September 2010.
The Senior Manager – Talent Acquisition
Safaricom Ltd
Nairobi
Via E-mail to:hr@safaricom.co.ke
Monday, September 13, 2010
USAID Rwanda A.I.D Project Management Specialist (Health Systems)
Grade: FSN-11
Location: Kigali, Rwanda
Systems)
- Master’s degree in public health, health policy, business, public administration or related field.
- Minimum 5 years’ relevant professional experience to HSS and especially human resources for health, project management and administration
- Strong English writing, research, and presentation skills required and general professional proficiency to speak and read French preferred.
- Required expert knowledge of current health systems strengthening issues and interventions as well as in-depth knowledge of human resources for health programs, policies, regulations and precedents applicable to development and administration of national/international public health program. A detailed knowledge of GOR health care system and structures including familiarity with MINISANTE policies, program priorities and regulations is also required.
- Strong oral and written communications skills to develop and maintain effective, sustainable working relationships with national and international working partners. Ability to analyze, understand and discuss new program design, management and implementation approaches, including the development of evaluation designs, use of reliable and valid instruments, and methods for data collection, analysis and reports.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Tools, especially Word, Excel and Outlook.
- A detailed cover letter articulating the applicant’s knowledge, skills, and experience as they relate to the position;
- Application for U.S. Federal Employment (OF-6 12) which can be provided at the reception desk or online at http://www.usajobs .gov/of612.asp;
- A current resume or curriculum vitae that provides the same information as an OF-612;
- Any other documentation (e.g., essays, certificates, awards, and copies of degrees earned) that addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above.
USAID/Rwanda
Tel: 0252-596800, Ext. # 2694
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
Techno Brain Ltd ICT Job Opportunities
- ERP Functional Consultant – HR
- ERP Technical Consultant – HR
- Product Development Manager
- Prior Working experience in the field of Human Resources Management
- Prior exposure to working on any ERP application/product in Human Resource Management systems is an added advantage
- Customer interfacing exposure is mandatory
- Prior exposure to Requirements Gathering, Gap Analysis and fitment, Business Process Mappings is required.
- Good experience in software development life cycle and testing methodologies
- Good working knowledge on Process methodologies
- Good analytical, problem solving skills
- Good communication skills
- Good team player, Needs to have zeal and enthusiasm to quickly learn and contribute.
- Needs to be Sincere, honest and committed
- Very good in programming .NET with VB is mandatory
- Very good in any RDBMS and writing SQL queries
- Very good in Programming .NET with ASP is desirable
- Good experience to working on Web based applications.
- Prior exposure to working on any ERP application/product in Human Resource Management systems is an added advantage
- Good experience in software development life cycle and testing methodologies
- Good working knowledge on Process methodologies
- Good analytical, problem solving skills
- Good communication skills
- Good team player, Needs to have zeal and enthusiasm to quickly learn and contribute.
- Needs to be Sincere, honest and committed
Years of Experience: 6 years of similar experience
- Working experience in product development environment and leading/ managing a team
- Must have excellent domain knowledge in Human resource management and payroll.
- Must be good in product licensing and release management
- Demonstrated success defining and launching complex products
- Hands on in product development skills on .NET technologies
- Must have exposure to latest in Microsoft technologies such as MS dynamics Nav, CRM, MOSS
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Must be good and hands on in Customer management, People management.
- Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams without formal authority
- Good in understanding of the market and market research
ERP Technical Consultant - HR
Position: ERP Technical Consultant - Human Resources
Saturday, September 4, 2010
ERP Functional Consultant – HR
Position: ERP Functional Consultant – Human Resources
Qualification: Bachelor’s degree
Years of experience: Minimum 3 - 4 years of prior experience in the relevant area
CVs to be sent to: hr@technobrainltd.com
Required skills:
• Domain / Functional:
o Prior Working experience in the field of Human Resources Management
o Prior exposure to working on any ERP application/product in Human Resource Management systems is an added advantage
o Customer interfacing exposure is mandatory
o Prior exposure to Requirements Gathering, Gap Analysis and fitment, Business Process Mappings is required.
• General:
o Good experience in software development life cycle and testing methodologies
o Good working knowledge on Process methodologies
o Good analytical, problem solving skills
o Good communication skills
o Good team player, Needs to have zeal and enthusiasm to quickly learn and contribute.
o Needs to be Sincere, honest and committed
ERP Technical Consultant – HR (TechnoBrain Kenya)
Position: ERP Technical Consultant - Human Resources
Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in computers or in the related area
Years of experience: Minimum 3 - 4 years of prior experience in the relevant area
CVs to be sent to: hr@technobrainltd.com
Required skills:
• Technical :
o Very good in programming .NET with VB is mandatory
o Very good in any RDBMS and writing SQL queries
o Very good in Programming .NET with ASP is desirable
o Good experience to working on Web based applications.
• Domain / Functional:
o Prior exposure to working on any ERP application/product in Human Resource Management systems is an added advantage
• General:
o Good experience in software development life cycle and testing methodologies
o Good working knowledge on Process methodologies
o Good analytical, problem solving skills
o Good communication skills
o Good team player, Needs to have zeal and enthusiasm to quickly learn and contribute.
o Needs to be Sincere, honest and committed
Thursday, August 26, 2010
GreenBell Communications Limited - Web Designers
An exciting opportunity has arisen for three (3) experienced web designers. We are looking to recruit results oriented, highly self motivated and enthusiastic web designers.
Primary purpose and function of the role
The overall goal of the position is to be part of the team that provides input into web design for GBC clients. The objective is to ensure that the team delivers top of the range web design with the most innovative design techniques.
Duties and Responsibilities
Reporting to the Operations Director and working closely with the Managing Director the incumbent will be responsible for the following: designing websites for clients and providing input into innovation of the company’s service offering.
Knowledge and expertise
The incumbent will poses the following knowledge and expertise:
- 2 years experience in web design.
- Expertise in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Adobe Photoshop 7 / CS2, Adobe Illustrator, Macromedia Flash, PHP, MySQL, Ajax, XSLT, XML, ActionScript 2, ActionScript 3.
- Strong entrepreneurial skills, innovative thinker and motivated person who are results oriented.
- Demonstrated skills in problem solving and team player
Your application should include your current monthly/previous salary and benefits as well as your expected salary.
Submit your application to info@gbc.co.ke so as to reach us by 30th August 2010.
GBC is an equal opportunity employer.
www.gbc.co.ke
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
ICT Officer - FAHAMU
- Providing ICT technical support for Fahamu offices.
- Provide design support for Fahamu’s programs.
- Create, update and manage the Fahamu website and associated program sites, including but not limited to the AU Monitor and the Emerging Powers in Africa sites, including, where appropriate, the migration of these sites to appropriate content management systems.
- Create, update and manage partner and associated websites where support is required.
- Provide advice and support to Fahamu’s program staff and partners to implement new media strategies in human rights and social justice protection and advocacy including where appropriate, through trainings and workshops and development of curricula.
- Assist in the setting up and maintenance of the Pambazuka platform
- Assist in the implementation of ICTs for learning including support for Fahamu’s distance learning courses and other online training platforms.
- Assist in the development and update of Fahamu and partners’ online presence on Facebook, Twitter and other social networking platforms
- Provide advice on Fahamu’s database management system.
- Maintain Fahamu and partners’ listserves and online newsletters.
- Ability to nurture young activists in using ICTs for social justice
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
PHP Web Developer Wanted
Digital Dialogue Corporation, the owner of myproperty website, Kenya's fastest growing property website is looking for a PHP Web Developer. The Developer would be engaged on a demand basis and his/her primary work would be to fine tune, maintain and enhance myproperty property portal. The current portal has been developed using Dot Net, but will be transferred to PHP in a months time
• Implement monthly development sprints, per the schedule given by the Delivery Manager
• Fine tune the product on an ongoing basis in a bid to make it the best in the market
• Participate in weekly company meetings
Candidate Profile:
• Proactive, energetic, tenacious and motivated
• Must be self driven and able to work without close supervision
• Must be honest and trustworthy
If you think you are fit for this job, kindly send your resume to inquiry@ddialogue.com by latest 8th September 2010. We will contact only short listed candidates. We welcome students or youngsters who want a career in Software Development and Programming.
