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  • Posted: Jul 3, 2018
    Deadline: Jul 17, 2018
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    The Capital Markets Authority (CMA) is a statutory agency charged with the responsibility of regulating and developing efficient Capital Markets in Kenya.
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    Systems Administrator

    REF: DCS /SA/07/ 2018

    2 Year Fixed Term Contract

    Job Purpose

    Reporting to the Manager, Information Communication & Technology, the successful candidate will be responsible for client and server computer systems administration, including configuration, coordination, maintenance, troubleshooting, usage monitoring and the development of specialized system procedures within the authority.

    Key Duties & Responsibilities

    The ideal candidate will be expected to:

    • Perform daily system monitoring, verifying the integrity and availability of server resources, services and applications, reviewing system and application logs for preemptive fault detection and resolution;
    • Coordinate and strictly enforce the implementation of user and server data backup and recovery procedures to protect against loss of valuable data and information;
    • Develop and maintain installation and configuration management, systems documentation, baselines and procedures;
    • Research and recommend innovative, and where possible automated approaches for system administration tasks;
    • Monitor and manage system resources, including CPU usage, disk usage, and response times to maintain operating efficiency;
    • Conduct maintenance and repair of hardware or software failures;
    • Conduct and manage the client/server operating system patches and updates through the windows server update service or equivalent;
    • Provide client user support for escalated helpdesk issues;
    • Document system faults/problems and the respective resolutions for future reference.

    Minimum Qualifications

    The ideal candidate must possess the following minimum qualifications:

    • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology or related field;
    • Systems administration/Systems Engineer certification in Linux/Microsoft

    Required Experience

    A minimum of 2-3 years’ experience in systems administration experience

    Key skills, Knowledge & Competencies

    • Ability to develop emergency response plans to unplanned events, including continuity planning and testing for CMA operations;
    • Ability to develop testing of risk mitigation plans to determine effectiveness;
    • Ability to share skills and knowledge within area of expertise to develop the capabilities of the CMA and its staff;
    • Ability to support ICT procurement and contract negotiation and initiate action where agreements are not met;
    • Proactivity in planning the integration of sensible upgrades into existing and new technological solutions;
      • Be a team player with demonstrable consensus-building capabilities;
      • Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills;
    • Support continuous improvement at the Authority through making implementable suggestions for change.

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    Database Administrator

    REF: DCS /DA/07/ 2018

    2 Year Fixed Contract 

    Job Purpose

    Reporting to the Manager, Information Communication & Technology, he will be responsible for managing, monitoring, administering, and supporting Oracle and SQL database systems and other systems within the Authority.

    Key Duties & Responsibilities

    The ideal candidate will be expected to:

    • Maintain the Database Management systems to support new and existing applications;
    • Ensure maintenance of the database systems including performance tuning, efficiency and capacity planning;
    • Design, Develop, manage and test backup and recovery plans for the database systems;
    • Update and amend existing databases;
    • Set up and test new database and data handling systems;
    • Ensure database security and Integrity of data
    • Manage upload of data files between databases;
    • Create complex query definitions that allow data to be extracted;
    • Liaise with vendors on support of system or database issues that may arise;
    • Develop application and database solutions to meet and drive business needs and requirements.

    Minimum Qualifications

    The ideal candidate must possess the following minimum qualifications:

    • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Information Technology
    • SQL/Oracle certified database administrator
    • Technical experience in supporting Microsoft Sharepoint.

    Required Experience

    A minimum of three (3) years relevant working experience.

    Key skills, Knowledge & Competencies

    • Ensure that technical solutions, procedures and models for development are up-to-date and comply with standards;
    • Demonstrate the ability to verify the development and design of database strategies;
    • Demonstrate prior expertise and competencies on implementation of Microsoft Dynamics Navision;
    • Ability to recommend adapting processes to keep pace with new technological developments;
    • Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills;
    • Be able to adopt clear processes and standards for managing performance to achieve priorities
    • Ability to meet deadlines with minimal supervision and be able to adapt quickly to changing conditions
    • Demonstrate ability to deliver outcomes and delivery;

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    Temporary Assistant - Php Mysql Web Developer

    Reports to: Manager Strategic Projects

    Contract Period: 6 months

    Main Duties and Responsibilities:

    • Work with the Manager Strategic projects to design and implement a Project management system.
    • Handling requests for information and data from the Project Management system.
    • Preparing/customising reports on the Project Management system.
    • Carrying out customization of the Project Management system according to the Authority’s requirements.
    • Involved in research to make the unit perform its duties more efficiently and effectively.
    • Undertake other assignments as assigned from time to time.

    Minimum Requirements

    • Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Projects Management, Engineering or any related field.
    • Experience in development and or administration of any Project management tool will be an added advantage.

    Skills and Competencies

    • Must be able to build full-scale web applications in PHP from the ground up and have Deep knowledge of PHP.
    • Must have experience with relational database design and optimization techniques using MySQL (or similar RDBMS)
    • Must have a working knowledge of prepare statements and MySQL best practices.
    • Proficient in word processing, data management, spreadsheet, presentation, data analysis and other programs;
    • Needs to understand web stack concepts such as HTTP, cookies, headers, profiling, and caching
    • Needs to understand core implementation concepts such as algorithms, data structures, performance, security, and object-oriented programming
    • Must be security minded, and be able to develop efficient endpoint.
    • Must be able to write and maintain scripts that interface with third party endpoints. Both server side (PHP) and client side
    • Ability to interface with multiple APIs across multiple web platforms
    • Ability to successfully write and conduct tests on code prior to release
    • Ability to manage and meet stakeholder expectations;
    • Ability to support implementation of projects.

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    Intern - Php Mysql Web Developer

    Internship Period: 3 months (non-renewable)

    Reporting to the Projects Officer, Strategic Projects, the selected candidate will be responsible for;

    • Assisting in developing and customizing a Project management system in PHP and SQL as per the Authority’s requirements
    • Assisting in integration of the Project management user interface with the database.
    • Provide support to Project Officer by maintaining project information on the Project Management system.
    • Updating schedules, Project statuses and information on the Project management system.
    • Handling requests for Information and data from the Project management system
    • Preparing/ customizing reports on the Project management system.
    • Undertake other assignments as assigned from time to time

    Minimum Qualifications and Experience

    Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in any Information Technology related field or Projects Management

    Key skills, Knowledge & Competencies

    • Must be able to build full-scale web applications in PHP from the ground up and have knowledge of PHP.
    • Must have experience with relational database design and optimization techniques using MySQL (or similar RDBMS)
    • Must have a working knowledge of prepare statements in MySQL
    • Good communication skills and teamwork;
    • Proficiency in standard office IT application packages as well as e-mail and internet

    Method of Application

    To apply, please visit the careers’ section on the link below.

    Applications should be received on or before July 17, 2018.

    Note: Please upload your CV and one-page Cover Letter only at this stage. No certificates or other testimonials are required until interview stage.

    Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews. Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

    The Capital Markets Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

    THE CAPITAL MARKETS AUTHORITY DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS.

    Interested and qualified? Go to Capital Markets Authority (CMA) on www.cma.or.ke to apply

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