ICT Officer at Windle Trust Kenya

Windle International – Kenya is seeking a suitable candidate to fill the position of ICT Officer based in Kakuma.

The ICT Officer will be responsible for ongoing support on installation and maintenance of equipment for purposes of the blended teacher training in Kakuma.

Job Responsibilities

• Overseeing the process of equipping the computer laboratories for successful delivery of online modules
• Provision of relevant digitized curriculum content to targeted secondary schools in liaison with project staff
• Ensuring timely procurement of required equipment to target schools and promotion of the adoption of ICT in curriculum implementation in schools.
• Installing and maintaining hardware, software and networks necessary for successful implementation of the project
• Ensuring networks are running efficiently and effectively
• Managing computer resources by maintaining an up to date IT register
• Providing administrative services and technical support for all networked workstations
• Ensuring all users adhere to network security standards
• Participating in engagements with partner universities on connectivity and online platform issues experienced by teachers and providing technical and contextual information for purposes of resolving any challenges experienced.

Qualifications

• A BSc in Computer Science or equivalent
• At least 3 years of relevant experience
• Experience with LAN, WAN, VSAT technologies
• Mastery of office software (MS Office, MS Excel and PowerPoint)
• Well versed in operating IT equipment
• Excellent planning, analytical, conceptual and organizational skills
• Proficiency in English
• Good interpersonal and public relations skills