****Job Summary****
Reporting to the County Program Manager, the Information Officer Kenya RAPID Program will work closely with the County Lead Partner (CLP) based in the county and with other technical leads/officers in the program. This is a full time position to be based in Garissa County.
Key Responsibilities and Tasks
In close collaboration with the CLP and the developers of the WaMasp, the main responsibilities of the Information Officer will be to:
● Support IBM Research, Sweetsense and other development partners in the development of the Water Management as a Service Platform (WaMasp);
● Support in the development of ICT tools to improve access to Integrated Water Resource Management information for CCU and county extension staff;
● Lead the role out process of the WaMasp and other ICT tools;
● Provide hand on technical assistance to the CCU and County extension staff on use of the WaMasp and other ICT tools;
● Train trainers on use of ICT tools and (mobile) data collection;
● Strengthen capacity of ICT department at county level;
● Diagnosing hardware and software problems;
Key Qualifications & Competencies
● Bachelor degree in a field related to ICT and project management, a master’s degree will be an added advantage;
● IT Certification, Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate or equivalent;
● At least 5 years work experience in progressive responsibility in relief and development programs, including some significant time in Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL);
● Knowledge of backup and disaster recovery solutions;
● Overall knowledge of software and hardware firewalls;
● Basic network troubleshooting skills;
● Demonstrated ability to transfer knowledge to diverse audiences through training, mentoring and other formal and non-formal methods;
● Familiarity with adult learning principles/techniques;
HOW TO APPLY:
If you feel you meet the requirements for this position, send your application letter indicating the reference number, title of the position along with an updated CV with email and telephone contacts of three professional referees to: The Human Resources & Development Manager, CARE International in Kenya, Email: Vacancies@care.or.ke to be received not later than 21stAugust , 2015. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
CARE is an equal opportunity employer and promotes gender equity. Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
CARE International in Kenya does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process. (Application, interview, meeting, processing, training or any other fees).
N.B) The interested applicants must indicate their expected remuneration level.
