Job Title: IT Officer
Hiring Organization: Ol Pejeta Conservancy
Location – Locality: Nairobi
Location – Region: Kenya
Industry: Conservation
Job Type: Full Time
Salary: KES
Date Posted: 05/17/2024
Role
summary
Reporting
to the Senior Officer, Innovation & Tech lab, the successful candidate will
play a vital role in supporting the rapid field-based experimentation,
implementation, and iterative improvement of existing and emerging technologies
aimed at enhancing Ol Pejeta’s capacity for biodiversity conservation and
ecosystem management. This position will also involve providing support,
assisting in project management, stakeholder liaison, team coordination, and
technical assistance to ensure the efficient operation of conservation
technology initiatives.
This role’s main responsibilities include
Project
Assistance:
Support
the Senior Officer in defining project plans, goals, and deliverables in
collaboration with key stakeholders.
Ensure
adherence to Technology Opex and Capex plans, SLAs, ICT service management
plans, SOPs, and ICT asset management plans
Assist in
coordinating communications and meetings with diverse conservation and
technology stakeholders.
Assist in
organizing and maintaining project documentation, including project plans,
goals, and deliverables.
Assist in
coordinating and scheduling meetings, trainings, and workshops for the
Conservation Technology Lab team.
Collaborate
with team members to ensure efficient workflow and communication within the
lab.
Technology
Support
Implement
and adhere to the Technology Lab plan
Conduct
research on technological innovations relevant to biodiversity conservation and
ecosystem management.
Test and
evaluate new technologies for their potential application in conservation
initiatives.
Collaborate
with the Senior Officer and team members to deploy innovative solutions to
enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of conservation technology
initiatives.
Assist in
setting up and configuring hardware and software for conservation projects.
Provide
basic technical support for hardware such as laptops, CCTV cameras, sensors,
GPS trackers, desktop computers, printers, and access points etc.
Help in
testing and deploying hardware and software solutions, and monitoring their
performance.
Aid in
managing simultaneous testing and implementation of technology deployments
Assist in
collecting, storing, and organizing data generated through technology
deployments.
Help in
preparing data reports and presentations for various audiences, including
researchers, stakeholders, and management.
Support
the Senior Officer in representing the Conservation Technology Lab at industry
events and engaging with technology and conservation communities.
Foster a
positive and collaborative lab environment conducive to innovation and
teamwork.
Maintain
confidentiality of information and adhere to professional conduct standards at
all times.
User
Training and Documentation:
Provide
training and assistance to users on ICT tools, systems, and best practices.
Develop
and maintain user documentation, knowledge base articles, and troubleshooting
guides for all systems.
Education,
qualifications, essential skills, knowledge, and experience
Minimum 3
years’ experience of progressive enterprise IT operations with emphasis in
project implementation, systems and network administration in a corporate
organization;
Proficiency
in server-side scripting languages such as PHP, C/C++, & PYTHON and
technologies such as JSON & YAML
Experience
in API development and integrating into IOT platforms
Good
understanding of IoT, IoT edge computing, and device engineering
Working
knowledge of structured databases such as MYSQL, MSSQL, POSTGRESQL
Proven
experience in technology management, with a focus on implementing and managing
technology systems and solutions
Strong
knowledge of hardware, software, and network troubleshooting techniques.
Strong
understanding of data management and analysis techniques, including data
collection, storage, and presentation
Experience
with stakeholder engagement and collaboration, particularly with diverse
conservation and technology stakeholders.
Familiarity
with industry events, technology hubs, and conservation networks to facilitate
engagement and knowledge exchange
Ability
to thrive in a high paced, fast turnaround business
Adaptable
– ability to respond quickly to a shifting reality and adjust initiatives and
priorities accordingly
Excellent
communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact
effectively with users at all levels of technical proficiency
How To
Apply
Interested and qualifying
candidates should submit their CV and Application letter only to jobs@olpejetaconservancy.org
with either subjects below on the email subject line so as to reach us not
later than end of day on Monday, 20th May 2024.
