Vacancies at Kenya Red Cross Society

Vacancies at Kenya Red Cross Society. Switch Media Limited (fully owned by the Kenya Red Cross Society), is an innovative institution committed to nurturing media excellence as well as inspiring and educating youths in Africa.
We are currently seeking qualified individuals to join our team for the positions:

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IT Assistant
Marketing officer
Software Developer

IT Assistant

Vacancies at Kenya Red Cross Society

Job Purpose:

The IT Assistant will be responsible for providing, maintaining, and supporting ICT services and resources to users to enable them performance their duties.

Duties and Responsibilities; –

Provide technical support to staff, including troubleshooting hardware and software issues, configuring user accounts, and installing software.
Maintain and repair computer hardware, diagnose system failures, and perform preventative maintenance.
Develop and implement software solutions to automate tasks, improve workflows, and meet specific business needs.
Install, configure, and maintain Microsoft products, such as Windows operating systems, Office Suite, and other relevant applications. Specifically, including Microsoft Dynamics CRM and Dynamics 365 Business Central (formerly Dynamics NAV).
Stay up-to-date on the latest IT trends and technologies by attending training courses and workshops.
Document technical procedures and solutions for future reference.
Assist with the planning, implementation, and maintenance of IT infrastructure.
Troubleshoot network connectivity issues, diagnose and resolve network outages, and maintain overall network performance. (New)
Investigate and troubleshoot IT system downtimes to identify root causes and implement swift resolutions.

Minimum Requirements
Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science/Information Technology or any other ICT-related discipline
3 – 5 years of professional experience in a similar role

Competencies

Proven experience as an ICT Officer or similar role
Strong programming skills in one or more programming languages (e.g., Python, Java, C++).
Experience with hardware and software maintenance and troubleshooting
Excellent knowledge of Microsoft products, including Windows operating systems, Office Suite, and other relevant applications
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical users
Ability to work independently and as a team player

Interested and qualified? Submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and copies of relevant certificates (as one document in PDF) include the address and contacts of three referees one of whom should be a former employer. The subject line for your email must read E-Plus – IT ASSISTANT/HR/2024 to https://www.redcross.or.ke/careers. Closing Date: Friday, 28th June 2024.

Marketing officer

Vacancies at Kenya Red Cross Society

Responsibilities:

Responsible for planning, preparing and managing the publication and distribution of publicity materials
Organizing a calendar of marketing events, such as promotions, exhibitions, product launches, open days or fundraising activities.
Look for partnerships that will benefit the company.
Researching advertising trends.
Determining which marketing content will reach our consumers
Coming up with marketing campaigns and implement the campaigns so as to meet marketing strategy requirements.
Providing accurate reports and analysis to clients and company management to demonstrate effective return on investment (ROI).
Developing projects to create content for all platforms.
Social media marketing and website update.
Collaborating with colleagues from across digital departments to ensure branding is consistent.
Administration work; i.e. requisition of items or services required.
Supporting the welfare committee and giving recommendations
Analyse marketing campaign performance and report on key metrics (e.g., website traffic, lead generation, conversion rates).
Represent the company at marketing events and trade shows.
Stay up-to-date on the latest marketing trends and technologies.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, or a related field (or equivalent experience). ·
3+ years of experience in marketing or a relevant field.
Strong understanding of marketing principles and best practices.
Excellent researching, writing and verbal communication skills.
Proficient in project management and marketing automation tools (e.g., SEO tools, social media scheduling platforms).
Experience with content creation is a plus.
Analytical skills with the ability to track and interpret marketing data.

HOW YOU CAN JOIN US:
Apply strictly through https://www.switchmedia.ke/Careers so as to reach us not later than Thursday, 10^th June 2024. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Software Developer

Vacancies at Kenya Red Cross Society

Responsibilities:

Writing well designed, testable, efficient code by using best software development practices.
Creating web applications in ASP.NET using standard practices.
Integrating data from various back-end services and databases
Responsive website development
Client support (Features and functionality)
Collaborating with front-end developers.
Write scalable, maintainable, and reusable code
Provide quality assurance control and cross-browser/cross-platform compatibility on all projects.
Develops, tests, documents, and implements high quality websites and applications on time that perform according to specifications and requirements documents
Develop and implement front-end and back-end code using programming languages and relevant frameworks.
Optimize website performance for speed and user experience.
Troubleshoot and debug website issues to maintain optimal functionality.
Integrate systems with APIs and third-party applications as needed.
Contribute to code version control systems
Stay up-to-date on the latest web development trends and technologies.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
3+ years of experience in web development.
Proficiency in front-end and back-end development languages (HTML, CSS, JavaScript).
Experience with popular web development frameworks (e.g., React, Angular Vue.js) is a plus.
Strong understanding of web design principles and user experience (UX) best practices.
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) is preferred.

HOW YOU CAN JOIN US:
Apply strictly through https://www.switchmedia.ke/Careers so as to reach us not later than Thursday, 10^th June 2024. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.