IT Jobs. Web Designer & Developer

IT Jobs in Kenya

Web Designer & Developer

Our Client, one of the leading real Estate firm engaged in provision of  affordable and efficient housing and accommodation is looking for a candidate with the following qualifications,

The successful candidate shall be maintaining existing websites and web applications as well as come up with websites and web applications for the company’s consumption as well as that of the company’s clients.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities
Program according to specifications given and come up with deliverables within time deadline and resources constraints
Document all project workflow and applications for easier follow up, coordination, maintenance and support
Design, develop and implement sound websites and applications to clients with no supervision
Install, configure, set up websites and applications at clients site and to offer support to clients on matters that concern the services offered to them
Manage all aspects of need assessment, requirement definition, design and implementation
Optimize growth through an advanced content management system CMS
To handle and continuously update the visual appearance of the company website with artwork flash banner e.t.c

Qualifications and Competencies
A Bachelor’s degree in computer science/IT
At  least  2-3 years  experience in similar position with experience in using web publishing and content management tools e.g. dreamweaver, joomla, Drupal, wordpress e.t.c commercially
Understanding of and experience in corporate branding , layout, packaging, color  theory and typography in both print and digital media
Working knowledge of database platforms including IDL,IDX,VOW,RETS,MLS
Knowledge of how web-based technologies apply to web design such as HTML,FLASH CSS and AJAX
Excellent team player and willingness both to take direction and use own initiative as appropriate

To apply, send your CV ONLY and cover letter to recruit@flexi-personnel.com before  26th Nov 2013.

Clearly indicate the position applied for and the minimum salary expectation on the subject line.

Web Designer & Developer IT Job Vacancies

IT Careers in Kenya 2013.

Web Designer and Developer
Location: Nairobi
Industry: ICT

Our Client, One of the leading real Estate firm engaged in provision of  affordable and efficient housing and accommodation is looking for a candidate with the following qualifications,

The successful candidate shall be maintaining existing websites and web applications as well as come up with websites and web applications for the company’s consumption as well as that of the company’s clients.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities
Program according to specifications given and come up with deliverables within time deadline and resources constraints
Document all project workflow and applications for easier follow up, coordination, maintenance and support
Design, develop and implement sound websites and applications to clients with no supervision
Install, configure, set up websites and applications at clients site and to offer support to clients on matters that concern the services offered to them
Manage all aspects of need assessment, requirement definition, design and implementation
Optimize growth through an advanced content management system CMS
To handle and continuously update the visual appearance of the company website with artwork flash banner e.t.c

Qualifications and Competencies
A Bachelor’s degree in computer science/IT
At  least  2-3 years  experience in similar position with experience in using web publishing and content management tools e.g. dreamweaver, joomla, Drupal, wordpress e.t.c commercially
Understanding of and experience in corporate branding , layout, packaging, color  theory and typography in both print and digital media
Working knowledge of database platforms including IDL,IDX,VOW,RETS,MLS
Knowledge of how web-based technologies apply to web design such as HTML,FLASH CSS and AJAX
Excellent team player and willingness both to take direction and use own initiative as appropriate

To apply, send your CV ONLY and cover letter to recruit@flexi-personnel.com before Thursday 26th July 2012.

Clearly indicate the position applied for and the minimum salary expectation on the subject line.

Website Designer IT Jobs Ameis Group

IT Jobs Kenya 2013.

Website Designer Required
Ameis group of companies is a conglomerate and is seeking to have a website designer and whom will be absorbed into our team.
Period: 3-6 months’ probation:
Paid: – A small stipend of ksh. 5000 every month will be given to the candidate during the probation period.

What does the job entail?
Create and produce outstanding designs for digital projects
Web Graphic Design
Design and build interactive banners
Enhance existing client’s websites through improved design and functionality
Design and build new websites for new and existing clients
Design and build mobile versions of our clients’ websites
Search Engine and Social media Marketing
Developing e-commerce systems
Web Content Writing

Required Skills:
Proficient with the Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
Flash, HTML, PHP, CSS, mySQL, jQuery
Mobile websites and application development.
Familiarity with CMS ieJoomla, WordPress, Drupal
Outstanding customer service skills and a dedication to the customer service experience.

Desired Skills:
Energy and ability to work irregular hours
Ability, experience, intelligence and character.
Must have the flexibility to switch gears quickly when projects are re-prioritized.
Ability to multitask and meet specific goals

Education :
Professional certification required in design-related discipline: Graphic or Web design.
1+ years of Web design experience
Proficient to expert in: Photoshop, Illustrator, HTML and CSS3
Thorough knowledge of WordPress
Rock solid skills in design, with an eye for typography, palette development, intuitive layout, and a pixel-level attention to detail.
Must understand how to follow brand guidelines.
MUST have an online portfolio with multiple examples of interactive design.
Ability to multi-task and work efficiently under pressure with careful attention to detail is a must.
Candidate must be a self-directed team player able to communicate well, and have the ability to juggle multiple projects, proactively solve problems, deliver against tight-deadlines in a fast paced environment, and hit the ground running.

Application :
If you are interested, email your resume and a portfolio
Of what you have done to ameis@groupmail.com and we’ll be in touch shortly.

Mobile Application Developer Kenyan Job

IT Kenyan Jobs

Vacancy: Mobile Application Developer
Purpose of the Position:
In this role, you will design, build, or maintain mobile apps using authoring or scripting languages, content creation tools, management tools, and digital media
Confer with management or development teams to prioritize needs, resolve conflicts, develop content criteria, or choose solutions.
Identify and correct problems uncovered by testing or client feedback
Evaluate code to ensure that it is valid, is properly structured, meets industry standards and is compatible with browsers, devices, or operating systems.
Analyze user needs to determine technical requirements.
Design and develop mobile applications in multiple authoring and scripting languages with an emphasis on the customer experience.
Iteratively improve mobile applications through various channels, including deployments and user-interface improvements.
Work side-by-side with Digital Designers, leveraging multimedia content creation applications and digital media to continuously strive for the best customer experience(s).
Provide expert-level knowledge to business partners in writing, designing and improving content of mobile applications.
Ability to develop quickly and with high quality via Sprints under the SCRUM methodology.
Collaborate with business leaders, stakeholders and development teams in prioritizing and building requirements for successful delivery.
Own your role and development, conducting deep dives into potential issues with an eye for identifying, solving and correcting problems to limit customer impact.
Insist on a high standard of software development in production releases.
Be prepared to review code and provide positive feedback with suggestions on how to improve performance, quality and delivery within the organizational standards and best practices, including innovation on new technology and industry standards as they pertain to multi-browser/device development.
Experience in Unit Testing
Requirements:(Mandatory)
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
3+ years of coding in for Android or iPhone
3+ years JavaScript experience (advanced/expert level)
3+ years HTML5/CSS3 or Experience in mobile web apps
(Preferred)
Java (intermediate level or above)
SQL (intermediate level or above)
Object Oriented PHP (intermediate level or above)
Working knowledge of Apache (Mod-Rewrite etc)
Knowledge of Regular Expressions
Adobe CS
Framework Knowledge (BluePrint, Bootstrap, CodeIgnitor, Zend, Ruby on Rails) *Not limited to these
Apply for this position:
If think that your that special talent we may be looking for, kindly send us your CV on jobs@dotsavvyafrica.com by the 15th October 2013
About Dotsavvy
Do you want to be a bigger fish in a smaller pond?
Dotsavvy is a 10+ years old full-service Digital Agency with strategy, content, advertising, social media, technology integration and mobile marketing capabilities. Our clients run the gamut from financial services, nonprofits, consumer, technology, healthcare, travel, and the public sector.
With fewer than 20 people on the team, you will have the unique opportunity to wear many hats. And if you want to join a Digital Agency that promotes from within, look no further. We have a track record of cultivating internal talent.
You can find out more about Dotsavvy from our web site at www.dotsavvyafrica.com

Design Competition. Kenya Tourism Board

Graphic Design Jobs in Kenya 2013.
Request for Design Competition for Kenya Tourism Board Exhibition Wear (Uniform)
Tender Number: KTB/EOI/001/2013-2014
1. Background
Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) is a state corporation mandated to market and promote Kenya as a preferred Tourism destination, locally, and internationally ,one of the ways through which KTB achieves its objectives is by participating in travel trade shows and exhibitions in the source markets.
These events provide a platform on which Kenya showcases her product offering and an opportunity for face-to-face interaction with both the travel trade and the end consumer/traveler.
 
2. Destination Exhibition Wear objective
To enhance Kenya’s tourism brand identity and the image of Kenya as a country brand and communicate Kenya’s distinct destination brand during trade shows and exhibitions by wearing distinct exhibition wear.
To this extend the Board and private sector commissioned the creation of a fresh new Exhibition Wear in line with our desire to ensure that Kenya is positioned as a preferred tourism destination.
3. Potential Themes
The proposed theme of the Exhibition Wear should enjoy a reasonable degree of longevity and at the same time remain relevant in an ever changing apparel industry. Accessories will be an additional value-adding aspect.
4. Entry for the Design Competition
Entry is opened to firms, individuals and group of individuals not exceeding 8 (eight)
5. Cash Prize to be won
For the best design of Exhibition Wear, there are cash prizes that shall be awarded as detailed in the design brief.
The detailed scope of the Exhibition Wear brief shall be as provided in the bid document.
A complete set of design brief may be obtained by interested candidates from the procurement office on 8th floor Free of Charge at Kenya Tourism Board Headquarters, Kenya Re Towers, Upper Hill, Off Ragati Road, during working hours, i.e. Monday to Friday between 8.00 a.m. – 1.00 p.m. and 2.00 p.m.-5.00 p.m. W. e. f Thursday 27th June, 2013.
Design proposals are to be enclosed in a plain sealed envelopes clearly marked “REQUEST FOR DESIGNS FOR KENYA TOURISM BOARD EXHIBITION WEAR – KTB/EOI/001/2012-2013” and be deposited in the tender box provided at Kenya Tourism Board Offices, 7th floor, Kenya Re Towers, off Ragati Road, Upper Hill, Nairobi addressed to:
Managing Director
Kenya Tourism Board
P. O. Box 30630-00100
Nairobi
So as to be received on or before 10th Sep 2013 at 12.00 Noon

SURAYA Architectural/ Graphic Designer Jobs

Architecture/ Graphic Design Jobs in Kenya
Position: Architectural Visualization & Animation Artist & Graphic Designer
1. Team Player able to adequately deliver given tasks in a timely manner under minimum supervision
2. Be a high achiever looking to surpass set targets and open to learning new skills and able to work under tight deadlines
Academic and professional Qualifications
Graduate of a Recognized university or College
Proficiency 3D Studio Max & V-ray for modeling and Visualization
    Proficiency in Photoshop & Illustrator
Knowledge/Experience in Architectural or interior design will be an added advantage
Send your applications to vacancies@suraya.co.ke.
Deadline for application is 12th Sep, 2013.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Mandera County Web Design Jobs Kenya

County Job Vacancies Kenya 2013.
Mandera County Government
Request for Proposal
Website Design and Development
Ref MCG/RFP/01/13
Mandera County Government is soliciting for expression of interest for development of county website from highly qualified firms.
 
Scope of Work
The design and development shall include the following elements and activities leading up to final implementation.
    Incorporation of banners, new blog, County colours, logo and court of arm, photo gallery, publication blog/chat, multimedia, Email newsletter and link to most popular social media links
Development of an online web base CMS database for the county
The following design elements and capability will be essential for the county website
Embed GIS features on the site to attract diverse investors and tourists
Embed SMS broadcasting features to the site to ease mass communication
Embed online payment via third payment partner, rate queries and bill payment through banks
Optimize the site to the reputable search engines
Website pages to have consistency for easy navigation and visual appearance
Easy management of content by content distributors, editors and assign separate permission levels of posting and approval of content
Ability of the site to be viewed across different technology platforms including mobile technology
Ability of the site to include future development, dynamic technology and ongoing support from the designing firm.
Embed social media posts from the county government accounts like Facebook and twitter
Expression should be prepared simply and economically, providing a straight forward, concise description of the vendors’ capability to satisfy the requirements of this expression.
The vendor shall be responsible for costs incurred in the expression, preparation and delivery
The expression shall be organized in the following manner:
Executive summary
Company background
Summary of previous completed works relevant to this assignment and Client contacts.
List the technology to be used, firm team personnel and their CVs
Detailed cost of breakdown e.g. customization, maintenance, installations, training, application, software license fees, development costs and annual hosting subscription.
Detailed description of payment requirements
Terms and conditions proposed
Project schedule with strict timelines and include user participation in every project milestone
Each expression must include three (3) hard copies and electronic file of the expression on either a thumb drive, DVD or CD enclosed in a plain sealed envelope clearly marked “PROPOSAL FOR WEBSITE DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT” and deposited on the tender box situated at the Mandera County Headquarters or posted and addressed to:
Interim County Secretary
Mandera County Government
P.O.Box 13-70300
To reach the Mandera County Government on or before 26th Sep, 2013 at 10:00am.
Expressions shall be opened immediately thereafter in the presence of firms or their representatives who wish to attend.
The Government reserves the right to accept or reject any expression in whole or in part and does not bind itself to give any explanations for its decision.
Queries relating to this project may be directed to+254720307009
Email: manderacounty_13@yahoo.com cc abazish@hotmail.com

Web Design Jobs Kenya. NIBS

Design Careers in Kenya
Position: Web Design Instructor
Department: Computer Training
Nairobi Institute of Business Studies is seeking web design trainers.
The classes  to be handles are instructor-led, hands-on, small-group training sessions using PC’s and Macs.
We will provide the student manuals you’ll teach from and you will be tasked to provide the clear instructions and training.
You MUST have really good knowledge of all the below technologies (you will be tested as part of the interview):
Adobe Dreamweaver
Adobe Photoshop
HTML
CSS
WordPress
SharePoint
JavaScript
PHP
MySQL
Also you need the ability to communicate ideas clearly and concisely.
We’ll teach you how to teach our classes.
If you believe you are up to the task then send us an application for consideration.
Clearly indicate WEB DESIGN INSTRUCTOR on the subject line.
All applications to be sent to hr@nibs.ac.ke by Sep19th 2013 5.00pm

Web Developer Careers in Kenya

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 If you are the person we are looking for kindly send us your application letter and CV to jobs [at] 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.