Information and Communications Technology Manager

icipe is an intergovernmental organisation funded by government aid agencies, UN organisations and private foundations to carry out research and training in environmentally sound and sustainable management of arthropods for improving health and agricultural productivity in the tropics.

icipe has approximately 300 staff to support its research and capacity building programmes, located at various sites in Kenya, Ethiopia and Sudan.

icipe urgently wishes to recruit a suitable candidate to fill the position of Radiographer to be based at our St. Jude’s Clinic which located at icipe-Thomas Odhiambo campus in Mbita on the shores of Lake Victoria. The position is offered on two year contract terms that are renewable.

Requirements

• Be a holder of a Diploma in Medical Imaging from a recognized Institution.
• Be certified by the Radiation Protection Board.
• Should have a minimum of two years hands –on working experience in a busy environment
• Should have experience in Ultrasound
• Pleasant personality and good interpersonal skills are an added advantage
• Be highly motivated and ready to work independently and with minimum supervision.
• Be available to take up the position within 1 to 2 months period.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Medical Officer, the Radiographer will carry out the following duties among other things:

• Will take X-rays as requested by the Medical Officer
• Will maintain the X-ray machine in good working condition at all times.
• Maintain regulatory records as needed
• Maintain a record of stock of consumables and non-consumable stores in the Unit.
• To carry out any other duties as may be assigned by the Medical Officer from time to time.

Applications will be accepted up to 6 April 2011.

Only applications of shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.

icipe requires the services of a dynamic Assistant Electrician who will be based at the icipe Thomas Odhiambo campus in Mbita.

Requirements

The ideal candidate should:

• Be a holder of a KCE or equivalent followed by a Diploma in electrical Engineering or equivalent qualifications from a recognized Institution.
• Should have two years hands-on experience carrying out similar tasks as those outlined above.
• Must be able to work independently and with minimum supervision
• Have good organization skills to manage his/her time well.
• Be prepared to work on weekends and Public holidays when needed.
• Be hard working and able to follow instructions.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will assist the Electrician in carrying out various functions including the following:

• Assist in electrical installation works.
• Carry out electrical repairs and maintenance of distribution lines.
• Undertake installation of electrical fittings and accessories.
• Carry out machine repairs and maintenance of electrical appliances.
• Carry out repairs of refrigerators, cold rooms and air conditioners.
• Undertake installation of DSTV units.
• Maintain a record of all metres, power fluctuations and water pump operations.
• Maintain generator(s) operations.
• Carry out any other duties as assigned from time to time.

Applications will be accepted up to 10 April 2011.

icipe wishes to urgently recruit a suitable candidate to fill the position of Legal Officer to be based at its Headquarters at Duduville campus, Kasarani, Nairobi Kenya. The position is offered on two year contract terms that are renewable.

Objectives

The main objectives of this position include the following:

• To provide support to management and staff of icipe in the review, negotiation and drafting of research, collaborative and material transfer agreements.
• To provide advice to management and other professional staff of icipe on the icipe Charter and the Headquarters’ Agreement with the Government of Kenya.
• To oversee the process of regularizing / harmonizing Title documents of icipe’s immovable assets.
• To advise management on the management of the Centre’s Intellectual Property and related rights.
• To advise management on appropriate IP strategies to employ in the protection and dissemination of the Centre’s research results in line with its research mission, and this may include but will not be limited to the registration of patents, trademarks and utility models.

Requirements

• Be a holder of a bachelor’s degree in law from a recognized university
• Be an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya and with admission to practice before the Kenya Industrial Property Institute (KIPI)
• Be a Commissioner for Oaths and Notary Public
• Be a Certified Public Secretary (CPS)
• Have at least five years’ working experience in an international organization
• Applicants with another degree in science or a Master’ degree in Business Administration but who have previously carried out registration of patents and other IP related rights will also be considered.
• Be proactive and self motivated and able to work with minimum supervision
• Excellent communication, research, presentation and analytical skills
• Proficient in computer skills (MS- Office suite etc)

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Director of Finance and Administration, the Legal Officer will perform the following duties among other things:

• Draft collaborative research agreements, memoranda of understanding, research contracts etc for collaboration / cooperation between icipe and other parties / partners
• Review research agreements, memoranda of understanding, research contracts for proposed collaboration between icipe and other parties.
• Advise management and staff on new developments on legal matters at national, regional and international level.
• Oversee the maintenance and custodianship of icipe’s immovable assets.
• Oversee maintenance of icipe’s Intellectual Property Rights including coordination of their protection and prosecution.
• Liaise with external counsel
• Carry out other responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time.

Information and Communications Technology Manager

icipe requires the services of a young and dynamic Information and Communications Technology Manager to head its ICT Unit at the Centre. icipe’s infrastructure consists of a campus-wide LAN of CAT5e/CAT6, Fiber &Wireless Access Points, Cisco Routers, HP Switches, HP, DELL& Apple Servers and a Nortel telephone PABX.

They are operated by Microsoft windows servers &clients, Apple macintosh, Unix server, Microsoft Exchange 2007 e-mail system, Microsoft Office, a Helpdesk system, Financial & Administration systems and Intranet/ Extranet.

Requirements

The suitable candidate should have:

• A masters degree in computer Science or a related field
• Five years hands on management experience at a senior level in an ICT department/Unit
• Experience in managing a networking environment based on Microsoft server technologies (Windows server and Exchange Server)
• Should be knowledgeable in supporting heterogeneous network clients (Microsoft, Apple-Macintosh and UNIX/Linux)
• Should be knowledgeable in supporting Microsoft development technologies such as NET and SQL server 2000/2005.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Director of Finance and Administration, the successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations at icipe’s Duduville and ITOC Mbita campuses.

Specifically he/she will develop and monitor the implementation of an appropriate ICT strategy that will support the current and future ICT needs of the Centre.

This will entail among other things:

• Formulating and implementing policy guidelines for the development and maintenance of ICT systems in conformity with the Centre’s overall policy.
• Developing or acquiring, installing and maintaining systems for various types of applications used in the Centre.
• Providing leadership and management of the ICT team.
• Developing and maintaining standards and advise on the procurement of ICT equipment
• Developing and managing the ICT Unit’s budget
• Providing leadership in the development of information and communication technology related projects.

A competitive compensation package that provides among others, medical, Group life and accident insurance cover, education allowance for children as well as an off-shore pension scheme and leave passages will be offered to the right candidate.

Based in Nairobi Kenya the appointment will initially be for two years, renewable.

Applications will be accepted up to 23 April 2011, or until the position is filled, whichever is the earlier.

Only applications of shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.

Please send an application with a detailed CV and names and addresses of 3 referees including e-mail addresses, fax numbers, and remuneration package to hr@icipe.org or:

The Human Resources Department
icipe - African Insect Science for Food and Health
P.O. Box 30772-00100
Nairobi
Kenya

icipe is an Equal Opportunity Employer