ICT JOBS

ICT Consultant & Programs Assistant Jobs Kenya.

ICT & NGO related Jobs.

The National Democratic Institute (NDI) is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization working to support and strengthen
institutions worldwide through citizen participation, openness and accountability in government....

ICT Consultant/Contractor

Summary

NDI seeks qualified individual consultant or firm based in Kenya to contribute to the technical aspects of its programs
in data visualization and digital mapping. The contractor would be sought for an average of 10 hours per week, though
some flexibility is required.

The contractor should be available to start immediately.

Qualifications

• Strong quantitative background regardless of field of degree
• Experience working with PostGRES and PostGlS
• Solid understanding of MYSQL
• Strong GIS background
• Open source experience desired
• Demonstrated interest in integrating technical solutions to political issues
• Interest in data visualization
• Desire to learn more about statistical software and statisticalsoftware applications

Application Instructions

Please submit your application/tender, summary of qualifications and the names of two references to aerlich@ndi.org by Friday May 5, 2010 by close of business with the subject line of Mapping Tender.

Programs Assistant – ICT

Summary

NDI seeks a qualified individual to join its Nairobi-based team on a full-time basis. This is dynamic position for someone with a background in technology and political issues, who wants to apply their technical skills to programmatic goals.

Ideally, the post-holder should be available immediately.

Qualifications

• University degree in Geography with an emphasis on GIS (or similar relevant experience)
• Some knowledge of computer programming, preferably MySQL
• High level of Internet literacy in Web 2.0 functionality
• Demonstrated interest in learning more about statistical software
• Demonstrated interest in integrating technical solutions to political issues
• Well-organized and skilled in prioritizing and managing multiple tasks
• Flexible, diligent and team-oriented
• Some experience in either the research or NGO sector desirable

Application Instructions

Interested applicants should submit their applications, including a copy of theirresume and cover letter, to
kssadmin@ndi.org no later than May 5, 2010 with the subject line of Programmatic ICT.

No phone calls please.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.