Micro – Enterprises Support Programme Trust (MESPT)
Contribute to poverty eradication
Are you looking for an opportunity to contribute to poverty eradication and at the same time love what you do?
You are at the right place!
Read on and see how you can become part of a leading development organization in Kenya that is focused on poverty reduction through sustainable micro-enterprise development activities.
Micro-Enterprise Support Programme Trust (MESPT) was established in 2002 by the Government of Kenya and the European Union to continue with the activities of the Micro-Enterprises Support Programme (MESP), previously implemented by the founders between 1997 and 2002.
In 2012, the European Union relinquished its rights as a founder and passed those rights to the Danish Representation in Nairobi.
The mandate of MESPT is alleviation of poverty and creation of employment through support of micro, small and medium enterprises.
Building on MESPT’s vision and our great success over the past 13 years, the organization has set its eyes on an exciting growth plan into the future as articulated through our new brand and strategy.
It is against this background that we are looking for high quality individuals to join our existing team of inspired and talented professionals at MESPT and be part of our growing and exciting future.
ICT Manager
Ref: MESPT/ICTM/08
Overall Job Purpose: Reporting to the CEO, the jobholder manages, delivers and evaluates a wide variety of IT infrastructure, systems, and applications and advises the management on strategic IT solutions to improve MESPT performance and efficiency.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Participate in formulation and implements an Information Communication and Technology Strategy
- Evaluate user needs and system functionality and ensures that MIS/IT facilities are aligned with the organizational goals.
- Coordinate implementation of all computerized information systems within MESPT network.
- Implement computer systems in accordance with the business strategies.
- Liaises with the policy makers to determine hardware, software and access requirements for staff members.
- Consult with the Management Team; advises and assists in design and training of MESPT staff in the implementation of new MIS/IT procedures, software or MIS/IT changes within the Trust’s core business.
- Create computer usage best practices for MESPT staff and coordinating sensitization on the same.
- Introduces new online platforms and technologies such as credit online applications, online customer interaction platforms, e-learning, online staff discussion forums, conference registration to digitize the Trust.
- Coordinate the development, implementation and expansion of social media strategy to raise the Trust’s profile and market its activities.
- Ensure that all systems are integrated and operates efficiently in accordance with global IT guidelines.
- Co-ordinate training activities in office automation, hardware and software installation in consultation with the Resource center.
- Participate in preparation of budgets and implementation of effective controls to achieve financial targets.
- Responsible for the provision of MIS/IT infrastructure services including desktop, laptops etc
- .Formulate and reviews disaster recovery plan.
- Ensure proper maintenance of all electronic records.
- Arrange for software maintenance services for packages and application systems as well as repairs and servicing of hard wares.
- Formulate and implements MIS/IT Policy
Desired competencies and experience
- Masters degree in Information Technology; an MBA or related field of study
- A minimum of 10 years work experience in a similar set up of which 5 years should be in a managerial position
- CISA Certification
- Pragmatic and honest behaviour
- Good analytical skills
- Independent thinker
Important Note:
For all positions, successful candidates should meet the following requirements:
- Police Clearance Certificate from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (CID)
- Clearance Certificate from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
- A Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
- A Clearance Certificate from Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)
- A Clearance Certificate from Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)
Application Procedure
Interested and suitably qualified candidates should forward their applications in PDF format via email clearly quoting the job title and job reference number in the Subject Area as well as the cover letter.
The application should include a cover letter, detailed curriculum vitae indicating telephone contacts, mail address, names and contacts of three (3) referees and current remuneration to email address mesptjobs@worthafrica.org to reach us by 13th November 2015.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
We are an equal opportunity employer.