Job Description

The Short-term ICT Officer will be based in Nairobi, Kenya and will support delivery of several ICT strategic initiatives focusing on business continuity, implementation of information systems geared towards business process automations such as credit origination, enterprise risk management, records management among others.

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  Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or equivalent.
  
  


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  Minimum of 5 years’ experience in technical IT role, preferably in an international financial institution environment.
  
  


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  Excellent technical knowledge of and experience with a variety of technologies, including Microsoft Active Directory, Microsoft and Linux server technologies, Microsoft Office 365 and Exchange, cloud-based storage systems, Windows OS, MS Office suites.
  
  


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  Working knowledge and experience in the implementation and support of credit management systems; governance, compliance, and risk management (GRC) systems, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, Electronic Document management systems among others.
  
  


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  Desired Professional qualifications:
  
  


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  Certifications in Microsoft Windows and Linux/Unix Operating Systems.
  
  


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  Certifications in virtualization technologies: VMware, HyperV e.t.c.
  
  


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  Certifications in ICT, business analysis, and networking i.e. CCNA/CCNP/CCSP will be an added advantage.
  
  


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  Cloud Certifications such as AWS, MS Azure, and VWARE will be an added advantage.
  
  


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  Excellent project management skills and proven task execution (getting things done).
  
  


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  Excellent problem-solving skills coupled with analytical mindset.
  
  


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  Exceptional interpersonal skills.
  
  


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  Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  
  


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  Self-driven with minimal supervision
  
  

The consultant will receive a monthly lump sum fee. No additional benefits or per diems will be paid. The consultant is responsible for his/her own health insurance and accommodation costs. The company will cover full costs of any required missions and provide per-diem in accordance with rules governing consultant mission travel.

Applicants are invited to send a letter of motivation illustrating their suitability in relation to the qualifications listed and their detailed curriculum vitae, as well as the names and addresses of their three (3) referees, to the following address: hr@shelterafrique.org

Applicants must indicate the position for which they have applied in the subject line of their email. The deadline for submission is 5th August 2022.

Only shortlisted candidates who meet the above requirements will be contacted.

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