Job Description
Programme: Public Accountability
Department: Service Delivery
Reports to: Programme Officer – Service Delivery
Job Purpose: TI-Kenya seeks to recruit an ICT Project Assistant in the Public Accountability Programme based at the Head office to strengthen the operations of the office.
The ICT Project Assistant will be responsible for designing, developing, improving and maintaining the ICT solutions to ensure seamless functionalities.
These will include:
Managing digital media support on the programme; software development initiatives by developing the front and backend of revolutionary cross platform solutions to support anti-corruption initiatives.
He/ She will be expected to continually ensure the day-to-day effectiveness of the programme delivery, noting and reporting on any areas where improvements are necessary, support implementation of activities and general internal ICT support.
Duties and Responsibilities
With the guidance of the Programme Officer- Service Delivery, the ICT Project Assistant will perform the below tasks:
Program implementation planning:
Prepare and submit to the Program Officer monthly activity work plans;
Software development & maintenance
Design and develop interactive web and mobile based platforms for the project activities. This includes management of the Action for Transparency (A4T) Website, A4T mobile Application and other TI-Kenya ICT platforms.
Troubleshoot and diagnose system errors and implement solutions. For complex matters, liaise with specialists for problem resolution.
Monitor hardware utilization and performance on an ongoing basis and identify ICT procurement needs under the Public Accountability Programme.
Development of a back-up system for the project.
Assist in scheduling and implementation of quarterly software and hardware maintenance and review of the project’s ICT needs
Implement approved system security procedures, maintain and update existing network configuration records, provide access to authorized users and conduct periodic tests to confirm compliance
Program implementation
Implement core project and cross cutting activities as per the programme work plans;
Work with the Public Accountability project team to ensure regular research, development, updating and management of content for media and online engagement;
Ensure regular and complete activity-based project reports;
Identify areas of inter-programme synergy and partnerships to maximise on impact;
Respect the needs and cultural sensitivities of the communities with whom TI-Kenya works; and continually look for ways to make TI-Kenya’s interactions with communities more successful;
Contribute to the development, roll-out and maintenance of ICT initiatives and innovation across TI-Kenya projects and promote learning within the institution and among partners
Monitoring and evaluation:
Identify project beneficiaries and as needed, collect evidence of project impact from the various mobile and web-based platforms on the Public Accountability programme.;
Make continuous informal observations of TI-Kenya project delivery, noting and reporting any potential problems, notable successes and suggestions for improvements.
Prepare monthly project activity reports including analytics and performance of the online platforms.
Resource Mobilisation/Budget Management and Reporting
Support TI-Kenya in conceptualizing sound projects and mobilizing resources to implement them.
Support the management of activity budgets and ensure proper returns; ensuring compliance with all donor and TI-Kenya policies and regulations;
Ensure timely adherence to organizational and donor reporting requirements.
Contribute to team effort by performing tasks assigned by supervisor from time to time.
Specifications
Minimum of a degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related courses from a recognized and accredited tertiary institution.
At least 1 year of experience with hands-on front- and backend development.
You have in-depth knowledge of LAMP, Zend framework, jQuery Mobile and Cordova PhoneGap, knowledge of additional languages and frameworks is a plus.
Must be able to read, write and speak English and Kiswahili fluently
A person of high integrity that will model TI-Kenya’s core values.
Competencies
You love coding, and you’re awesome at it.
Good communication and inter-personal skills
Computer literacy. Working with databases is a basic requirement
Demonstrable presence, skills and passion in using social media platforms
A good team player
Creativity and innovation
Ability to work under pressure
