Tuesday, 3 September 2013

IT and Office Jobs inNairobi, Kenya

Our client is seeking to recruit
proactive, team players individuals
to join the team in achieving
organizational objectives.
1. Web Developer
Summary
We are searching for outstanding
web developers to be responsible
for developing innovative websites
and reusable Web-based tools for
progressive online marketing and
community building.
Our web developers work closely
with our project managers,
strategists and design team
members to develop websites and
make recommendations on the use
of new and emerging technologies.
Programming, graphic design and
database administration are all
elements of this position.
Responsibilities
Work closely with
Project Managers and
other members of
the Development
Team to both develop
detailed specification
documents with clear
project deliverables
and timelines, and to
ensure timely
completion of
deliverables.
Work with clients and
Project Managers to
build and refine
graphic designs for
websites. Must have
strong skills in
Photoshop,
Fireworks, or
equivalent application
(s).
Convert raw images
and layouts from a
graphic designer into
CSS/XHTML themes.
Communicate to the
Project Manager with
efficiency and
accuracy any
progress and/or
delays. Engage in
outside-the-box
thinking to provide
high value-of-service
to clients.
Alert colleagues to
emerging
technologies or
applications and the
opportunities to
integrate them into
operations and
activities.
Build Responsive
Websites
Required Skills
BS in computer
science or a related
field, or significant
equivalent experience
3 years minimum
experience with
HTML/XHTML and CSS
1 Year minimum
experience with
JavaScript and jQuery
or Dojo
1 years minimum
Web programming
experience, including
PHP
1 year minimum
experience working
with relational
database systems
such as MySQL and a
good working
knowledge of SQL
Development
experience using
extensible web
authoring tools
Proficient in User
Experience Design
Self-starter with
strong self-
management skills
Ability to organize
and manage multiple
priorities
2. Web Application Developer
We are searching for web
application developers to be
responsible for developing
innovative, reusable Web-based
tools for progressive online
marketing & community building
and large web based business
applications.
Our web developers work closely
with our project managers,
strategists and design team
members to develop specifications
and make recommendations on the
use of new and emerging
technologies.
System Analysis, Application Design,
Programming and database
administration are all elements of
this position.
Responsibilities
Work closely with
Project Managers and
other members of
the Development
Team to both develop
detailed specification
documents with clear
project deliverables
and timelines, and to
ensure timely
completion of
deliverables.
Produce project
estimates during
sales process,
including expertise
required, total
number of people
required, total
number of
development hours
required, etc.
Attend client
meetings during the
sales process and
during development.
Work with clients and
Project Managers to
build and refine
graphic designs for
websites.
Convert raw images
and layouts from a
graphic designer into
CSS/XHTML themes.
Determine
appropriate
architecture, and
other technical
solutions, and make
relevant
recommendations to
clients.
Communicate to the
Project Manager with
efficiency and
accuracy any
progress and/or
delays. Engage in
outside-the-box
thinking to provide
high value-of-service
to clients.
Design, develop and
maintain web based
business applications
Assist in debugging,
staging, testing, and
deploying of web
based applications
and native client
applications.
Ability to write
complex SQL queries
Flexibility to adapt to
rapidly changing
business
environment which
will include learning
new technologies in
the midst of
deploying said
technology.
Alert colleagues to
emerging
technologies or
applications and the
opportunities to
integrate them into
operations and
activities.
Develop innovative,
reusable Web-based
tools for community
building.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
BS in computer
science or a related
field, or significant
equivalent
experience.
3 years minimum
experience with
HTML/XHTML and
CSS.
3 years minimum
experience with
JavaScript and jQuery
2 years minimum
Web programming
experience, including
PHP, ASP, JSP,
Node.js, etc.
(Proficiency in PHP is
added advantage)
2 year minimum
experience working
with relational
database systems
such as MySQL &
MSSQL and a good
working knowledge of
SQL.
You’ll be required to
demonstrate and 2+
years direct working
experience in Stored
Procedures, PHP,
HTML, CSS, JavaScript
and jQuery
Great problem
solving skills, the
ability to work in an
energetic, fast paced
environment, the
ability to learn a
variety of operating
systems,
development
environments, and
programming
languages; someone
who learns new
languages and
platforms extremely
fast
The ability to identify
business
requirements and
translate them into a
working application.
Able to work
independently but
also organize plans to
line up with company
goals while being
able to account for
time spent on
projects.
Self-starter with
strong self-
management skills.
Ability to self-organize
and manage multiple
priorities.
Strong team skills
Likeable person who
garners respect on
and off the job.
Should be easy to get
along with, nice, fun,
ethical, and low-
maintenance.
Added Advantages:
Experience
developing on and
extending popular
web authoring tools.
Experience
developing and/or
implementing open
source software
projects.
Basic understanding
of HTML5, CSS3 and
CSS transitions
UNIX shell experience
and a working
knowledge of Git,
Subversion, CVS or
related tools.
Knowledge of the
Joomla, Drupal and
Wordpress content
management
systems.
Knowledge of mobile
platforms such as iOS
and Android.
Principles of
responsive design.
Sweet foosball skills.
3. Senior Web application
Developer
We are searching for an experienced
and senior web application
developer who in addition to
meeting the requirements of Web
Application Developer (2) above is
competent in designing and
implementing following the latest
industry standards in all fields.
Skills Required
Good understanding
of Design Patterns
Good in Object
Oriented Design and
Development
Proficiency in Zend
Framework
Over 5 years
experience in the Full
Development Life
Cycle
Proficiency in other
PHP frameworks like
Yii
Ability to train junior
developers and pass
on skills
Good configurations
skills of Network and
Relevant Servers
related to Web based
4. Company Secretary
Location: Nairobi
Reporting to: CEO
This position is responsible for
ensuring that the company complies
with all relevant laws and regulations
and provision of legal services and
compliance with best practice
standards of corporate governance.
The Company Secretary is Secretary
to the Group Board, maintains the
shareholders register, and manages
the Legal Advisory matters, Shares
Registry, Litigation and Securities.
Duties and Responsibilities
Organize, prepare
agendas for, and take
minutes of Board
meetings and annual
general meetings and
communicate
promptly decisions
made for appropriate
action or
Implementation.
Assist the finance
manager in basic
accounting works.
Provide company
secretarial services to
the board, and to the
management of the
company.
Work closely with the
company’s external
secretary to ensure
filling of annual
returns is done on
time.
Maintain statutory
books, including
registers of members,
directors and
secretaries.
Ensure that the
company’s legal risks
are managed
effectively and
efficiently.
Monitor changes in
relevant legislation
and the regulatory
environment, and
take appropriate
action.
Liaise with external
regulators and
advisers, such as
lawyers and ensure
proper, timely and
cost- effective advice
is available to the
company.
Manage the
company’s Securities
& Documentation
and ensure efficiency
in its operations.
Develop and oversee
the systems that
ensure the company
complies with all legal
and statutory
requirements.
Manage the
company’s Share
Registry and ensure
efficiency in its
operations.
Attend to disputes
between customers
and the company
Advice management
on legal matters
relating to business
operations and action
on legal cases
instituted against the
company.
Keep custody of
important legal
documents.
Advice and guide the
company on
international legal
obligations affecting
company
Custodian of the
company seal and be
responsible for its
use
Any other duties as
may be assigned
from time to time by
the Managing
Director and the
Finance manager.
Education, Professional
Qualifications and Work
Experience:
A registered CPS (K)
member of the
Institute of Certified
Public Secretaries of
Kenya.
Bachelor of Laws
degree from a
reputable University
At least 1 year’s
experience.
Required Skills and
Competencies
Strong management
and negotiation skills
Computer literacy
and familiarity with
standard office
computer
applications
Excellent
interpersonal and
communication skills.
Excellent knowledge
of corporate,
regulatory and
company law, rules
and norms.
If you are the person we are looking
for kindly send us your application
letter and CV to
jobs@jantakenya.com clearly
indicating ‘web developer, web
application developer, senior web
application developer or company
secretary ‘respectively on the subject
line by 15th September, 2013.
DO NOT attach any certificates.
Only shortlisted candidates shall be
contacted.
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