MIS/ IT OFFICER POSITION

The Micro Enterprises Support Programme Trust (MESPT) is a Kenyan Organisation whose founders are the Government of Kenya and The European Union. Over the last five years, MESPT has offered wholesale loans to Microfinance Organisations (MFOs) and Savings and Credit Co-operative Societies (Saccos), to the tune of KShs. 1.0 billion. In addition, MESPT collaborates with the Royal Danish Embassy in Nairobi to implement a Business Development Services (BDS) project in the Dairy, Horticulture and other value chains.

MESPT is seeking to recruit a dynamic, highly skilled and motivated Kenyan to the following position on a three year renewable contract.

Reporting to the Finance and Administration Manager, the responsibilities include;

·          Developing and maintaining an interactive IT infrastructure

·          Customizing IT systems to facilitate faster processing of information and preparation of reports

·          Carrying out maintenance of the organization’s software and hardware

·          Training of staff in IT matters and support all departments information processing needs

·          Developing the organization’s IT policy

·          Managing the organizations website

·          Protect the organizations information from external parties and viruses

Qualification Profile

The ideal candidate should have a degree in Computer science, 3 years hands-on experience and practical knowledge of programming and (Enterprise Resource planning-ERP) accounting systems. (S)he should be aged between 28-40 years.

Qualified Candidates interested in the post should send their applications by Post or Courier to be received by Friday 19th February 2010 and include: Detailed CV, email address, daytime telephone contacts, current and expected remuneration package, names and email contacts

of three referees and the academic certificates and other testimonials to the following address:-

The Chief Executive Officer

Micro Enterprises Support Programme Trust (MESPT)

2nd Floor, Vision Tower, Muthithi Road, Westlands

P. O. Box 187, Sarit Centre 00606, Nairobi, Kenya

Tel.3746354, 3746764, 3749942 Fax 3746764

Cell phones: 0722 207905 and 0735 333154

e-mail: info@mespt.org; Website: www.microfinancetrust.org; www.mespt.org

MESPT is an equal opportunity employer.

Those who do not hear from us by 26th February 2010 should consider their applications unsuccessful.

Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification