Senior ICT Officer (ERP Functional Consultant) – (1 Post) at Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute (KMFRI)

KMFRI Grade 6

Duties and responsibilities of the officer entail;

• In Liaison and approval of the relevant operational departments the functional consultant will perform the following responsibilities;
• Lead the process of requirements gathering by undertaking an in-depth business process analysis, definition and documentation of the business requirements for the operational departments.
• Carry out integration designs for non-standard customizations with core functionalities.
• In liaison with the vendors review the data migration templates and support the users in completing the required data.
• Carry out independent system quality tests.
• Overall project management such as development of the project deliverables, change management reports, meetings coordination, vendor invoicing, and project closure.
• Coordinate the resolution of pending issues with the external service provider and finalization of user manuals.
• Any other duty assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements for Appointment/Person Specifications

• A minimum of an undergraduate with a business-related degree or IT.
• Specialization in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central will be advantageous.
• A minimum of 5 years' experience as an ERP Functional consultant for nonprofit organizations will be a plus.
• Extensive knowledge of business processes & ERP implementation process is key.
• Exceptional interpersonal, collaboration, and communication skills.
• Experience in Microsoft Power BI and integration with core ERP
• Superb problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Requiring a flexible individual who may be needed to work beyond the official working hours, including weekends.
• There may also be occasional travel to the field offices.

Key Competencies and skills

• Analytical skills;
• Good communication and reporting skills; and
• Good interpersonal skills.