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A nonprofit organization
focusing on helping populations in Nairobi through education, community
outreach and economic empowerment programmes in order to facilitate sustainable
change is seeking to urgently fill the above position.
Job Title: ICT Assistant
Reporting to: Senior Administrative Manager
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1.
Technical ICT Support
- Configuration and Installation of new hardware and software, including procurement, testing and assessing the needs of user training.
- Secure security code and ensure the safe set up of new equipment.
- Perform basic server and network Support roles and diagnostic routines
2.
Maintenance
- Manage the structure of the Centre’s intranet and internal systems and contribute to the development of other e-learning solutions.
- Support implementation of MIS solutions as required.
- Detect, diagnose and resolve most PC, printer and peripheral device faults.
- Under the guidance of the manager use specialist skills and experience to support individuals or groups of users working on practical aspects of on line resources.
- Produce material and equipment required for training as requested, including printing, downloading of support material, work sheets and help sheets.
- Assist in planning and implementing changes to elements of the ICT service as required.
3.
Administration & Supervision
- Maintain an up-to-date inventory of ICT software and licenses in centre.
- Support the full range of financial planning for ICT, including purchase of larger items and help to estimate future budget requirements.
- Provide management information as required.
- Develop and provide introductory computer session to first time computer users
- Provide on-going computer support for return computer users
- Have knowledge of online education resources and conduct introductory sessions for users
- Maintain a schedule of introductory computer sessions and coordinate user participation
- Work with Centre Librarian to plan and conduct sessions for the community on online resources such as job search, financial planning, and other useful resources
- Perform other related duties
PERSON SPECIFICATIONS
Familiar with the use of a wide
range of ICT applications including windows operating systems, printers,
Servers, networking, antivirus etc., good ‘trouble shooting’, diagnostic and
problem solving skills. Effective verbal, written, presentation and listening
communications skills, high level of integrity and be able to work under
minimum supervision.
Candidate must have KCSE Mean
Grade C+, at least a C Plain in Mathematics and English/Kiswahili or its
approved equivalent. Hold a Diploma in Information Technology or an equivalent
from a recognized institution with at least 3 years work experience. A+. MCSE,
CCNA certifications will be an added advantage.
Send your application to jobs@micato.co.ke by October 4, 2013. Shortlisted candidates
shall be contacted.
