Job Title: IT and Digital Officer
Hiring Organization: CR
Advocates
Location – Locality: Nairobi
Location – Region: Kenya
Industry: Legal
Job Type: Full
Time
Salary: KES
Date Posted: 07/19/2024
- Developing and implementing ICT and digital
strategies, policies, systems, and innovations to support the
implementation of business plans.
- Ensuring the development of a robust ICT
networks infrastructure (hardware, software), networking components,
operating systems (OS), and data storage required to operate and manage
the enterprise IT environment which can be deployed within a cloud computing
system or an internal system.
- Developing and implementing ICT application
technologies, Analytics, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system,
Workflows, Enterprise Content Management, Website, Intranet, and mobile
solutions to support business processes.
- Safeguarding ICT infrastructure by developing
security strategy, standards, and governance systems to ensure business
continuity and mitigate against data loss, business disruption or breach
of privacy of CR Advocates data, assets and information.
- Ensuring compliance with established Information
Communication Technology standards, procedures, and regulations.
- Developing and providing ICT technical support
related to hardware and software as well as ensure user education on use
of ICT applications, software and equipment. Provide internal IT support
-Server security, Software updates, and Hardware’s maintenance.
- Oversee the Identification implementation,
deployment and operations of information systems.
- Identify the organization’s long-term ICT
requirements that will support and deliver the firm’s strategic plans.
- Develop, maintain and review the organization’s
ICT policy and procedures which support the firm’s needs and strategic
objectives.
- Establish a continuous ICT strategic planning
cycle which will ensure that the firm remains abreast with and benefits
from emerging ICT technology.
- Ensure the firm has appropriate and up to date
ICT functionalities, software and hardware in an effective, efficient,
secure and cost-conscious manner.
- Manage, evaluate and ensure security concerns
for the firm are addressed e.g. antivirus, firewall configuration,
internal and external penetration testing and user access controls/user
account management.
- Establish procedures to ensure the readiness,
quality and accuracy of websites, use of social media platform for
business, providing guidance and staff training.
- Establish a fully-fledged Disaster Recovery Plan
in tune with the business continuity plan and ensure the plan is tested
and updated periodically.
- Developing programs and also training team
members to promote efficient and effective technologies and service
delivery.
- Lead digital transformation initiatives to
enhance operational efficiency and customer experience.
- Implement digital tools and platforms to improve
business processes and workflows.
- Stay updated on emerging digital trends and
technologies to drive innovation.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor degree in Computer Science or
Information Technology, Information Systems, or IT related field from a
reputable university.
- A minimum of 3 years’ experience in digital
skills and systems (Hardware and Software)
- Applicable Professional certification such as
Microsoft, Oracle, or Cisco and Database administration will be an added
advantage.
- Knowledge of IT security systems, intrusion
detection and network management
- Web-programming skills i e. HTML, MySQL, Python,
JavaScript.
- Top notch innovative, analytical skills,
interpersonal skills and communication both written & Verbal.
How to Apply
Individuals who meet the above requirements should
send their applications with a detailed updated CV and application letter as
one PDF document stating the position applying for, to the email below on or
before 25th July 2024.
Applications should be emailed to careers@cradvocatesllp.com with
the position as the email subject.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
CR Advocates LLP is an equal opportunity employer. We
value the diversity of individuals, ideas, perspectives, insights and what they
bring to the workplace.