Jobs at World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF)

ICRAF has an exciting opportunity for the position of ICT Infrastructure and Security specialist responsible for managing the ICT infrastructure to ensure high quality and availability of ICT services. The role is also responsible for securing the related infrastructure and dependent services from threats.

Duties and responsibilities

Involvement in infrastructure and security design

• As the lead and focal point of the projects
• Contribute ideas on the project requirements.
• Document the project administration and processes.

Implement the approved concept.

• Recommend improvements to the infrastructure.
• Designing, installing, configuration, testing, monitoring, and troubleshooting of the infrastructure and infrastructure components.
• As the focal point in the implementation of project
• Liaise with vendors for installation and configuration.
• Testing and commissioning of projects

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Monitoring and maintenance the existing infrastructure systems.

• Administering IT infrastructure including Network (LAN and WAN), Infrastructure Datacenter, and PBX Telephony System.
• Managing the ICT infrastructure equipment including and not limited to network devices -Routers, Firewalls, Core Switches, Access Switches, Access Points, and other network devices as well as related servers.
• Network security monitoring
• Identification of any points of failure and addressing these.
• Report the infrastructure system performance and security issues.
• Regularly monitoring and reporting on infrastructure and security performance and security issues.
• Recommending improvements and security measures.
• Implementing relevant approved actions to address the issues.

Management of Outsourced Infrastructure services as well as the service providers/third parties.

• Service performance and SLA management and monitoring.
• Facilitating continual review and follow up on improvement recommendations.
• Recommending improvements on contracts.

Support, Knowledge Management and Others

• Second and Third level escalation by other ICT Teams on matters related to network infrastructure and security.
• Contributes to the development of IT knowledge base, technical guidelines, policy, and procedure.
• Take reasonable care of own occupational health and safety and that of others as obliged by CIFOR-ICRAF’s Occupational Health and Safety Policy and cooperate with CIFOR-ICRAF in complying with requirements under any statutory health and safety provisions of relevant country laws.
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Requirements

• A degree in computer science or related field with at least Five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience ICT services and user support.
• Three (3) of which should be in a busy environment, installing and maintaining ICT infrastructure and infrastructure components i.e Network (LAN and WAN), Network devices such as Routers, Firewalls, Core Switches, Access Switches, Access Points, and other network devices.
• Experience is installing and maintain server Infrastructure Datacenter and PBX Telephony System
• Proficiency with networking concept and technologies, with a CCNA certificate or equivalent.
• Training and Certification in infrastructure systems and equipment products.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Server technologies (Windows Server, Active Directory, etc.)
• Training and Certification in infrastructure systems and equipment products.
• Familiarity with LINUX Operating System and Open Applications
• Proficiency with ITIL processes
• Experience in operating server backup/restore and disaster recovery is an advantage.
• Excellent spoken and written English.

Personal attributes and competencies:

• Ability to analyze and diagnose problems quickly to come up with workable solutions within prescribed standards.
• High levels of attention to detail in routine activities and documentation.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with people in a multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural environment.
• Adaptable to performing under frequent stressful conditions when confronted with an emergency.
• Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.

The application deadline is 12 Feb, 2023

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Overview

The RM team is responsible for “cradle to grave” resource development, from identifying/prospecting potential opportunities to engaging and negotiating with resource partners to securing funding. At each stage, the team is required to capture, amend, and update information in CIFOR-ICRAF’s online system to ensure efficient stewardship, internal information exchange and importantly identification, verification, and publishing of funding opportunities for CIFOR-ICRAF scientist’s consideration and interest.

Duties and responsibilities

• Research and identify online websites and other internet-based funding opportunities.
• Enter viable opportunities into CIFOR-ICRAF’s online system for approval, circulation and assisting with internal reviews as needed.
• Maintain records of identified opportunities and funder websites monitored for unit KPIs.
• Support proposal development activities, including providing background research into funders and their priority areas.
• Assisting with compiling supporting documents for proposals (CVs, due diligence assessments, support letters, institutional documents).
• Continuous identification of calls for proposals and processing of funding opportunities.
• Monitoring of approximately 200 websites on a weekly basis.
• First selection of opportunities using pre-defined selection criteria in line with organization guidelines and scope of work.
• Ensure that opportunities meet the needs and interests of CIFOR-ICRAF and its scientists before these are published internally.
• Support the solicited/competitive fundraising aspects of RM – including funding opportunities, and support for proposal development, writing past project references, compiling and providing institutional information, etc.

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Requirements

• A minimum undergraduate degree in international relations, economics, business administration, natural sciences, or another relevant subject. Master’s degree preferred.
• Two (2) years working experience.
• Knowledge of MS Office suite and thorough knowledge of online research.
• Knowledge and understanding of international development and agricultural/environmental research funders worldwide (their methods of funding, strategies, interests).

Education, knowledge and experience

• A minimum undergraduate degree in international relations, economics, business administration, natural sciences, or another relevant subject. Master’s degree preferred.
• Two (2) years working experience.
• Knowledge of MS Office suite and thorough knowledge of online research.
• Knowledge and understanding of international development and agricultural/environmental research funders worldwide (their methods of funding, strategies, interests).

The application deadline is 08 Feb, 2023

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Overview

Responsible for assisting in the Legal Office function within the Board Strategy and Legal Affairs Unit, with special emphasis on contract support. This role supports and assists the Senior Legal Officer and the Legal Officer in their assigned duties and responsibilities.

Duties and responsibilities

• Assist in drafting, revising, reviewing and negotiation of all centre agreements and assist develop and improve on existing contract templates.
• Assist legal offices in Undertaking research on the legal environment in all countries which the centres operate.
• Assist in legal research and preparation of legal opinions and advisory.
• Assist in developing, reviewing, harmonization and implementation of ICRAF’s Policies and Guidelines related to legal issues, funding agreements, and Intellectual Property matters
• Keep abreast with legal & policy developments at national, regional, and international level and assist in providing updates and advice on such developments in law that are relevant to the Centres.
• Assist in drafting, revising, reviewing and negotiation of all centre agreements and assist develop and improve on existing contract templates.
• Assist legal offices in Undertaking research on the legal environment in all countries which the centres operate.
• Assist in developing, reviewing, harmonization and implementation of ICRAF’s Policies and Guidelines related to legal issues, funding agreements, and Intellectual Property matters.
• Keep abreast with legal & policy developments at national, regional, and international level and assist in providing updates and advice on such developments in law that are relevant to the Centres.
• Assist in coordinating capacity building trainings and consultation on legal and/ or Intellectual Property within the Centre.
• Assist in conducting legal risk analysis/ Audit and legal due diligence.
• Develop and manage a master template database for contracts, applicable laws and regulations, and other precedents.
• Assist Legal Office in litigation and managing case support, assist maintain the litigation register & Schedule of Claims and assist maintain liaison with external counsel.
• Assist in negotiations & out of court resolutions involving partners, donors, and suppliers.

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Requirements

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from a recognized university.
• Post Graduate Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law.
• A current Practicing Certificate.
• 1-2 years post admission experience in handling commercial contracts, Intellectual Property matters and litigation.
•  Legal knowledge & expertise in legal matters Including Intellectual Property, Employment & Labour Law among others.
• Experience in an international organization or non-profit sector.
•  Good knowledge of international administrative law.
•  Good understanding of labour laws, Human Resources practices, policies, concepts, and procedures.

The application deadline is 04 Feb, 2023