The Kenya
Education Network (KENET) is a not-for-profit membership organization
that is licensed by the Communications Commission of Kenya as an
Alternative Network Facility Provider.
KENET is the National Research and Education Network (NREN) of Kenya and partners with licensed telecommunications operators to provide Internet services and connectivity to public and private universities and other tertiary educational and research institutions in Kenya.
It also conducts ICT in education research and innovative learning technologies in collaboration with faculty and students in member institutions.
KENET currently operates a national private broadband IP network connecting over 91 campuses in different parts of Kenya, including all of the major private and public universities. KENET peers directly with European Research and Education (GEANT) through the Africa regional Research and Education Network, UbuntuNet Alliance.
KENET operates a network operations center and two data centers that provides shared and hosting services to member institutions.
The focus of KENET in the strategic plan period is to use the shared infrastructure established to support member institutions that aim to transform teaching learning, research and promote innovations in education and content development.
KENET is therefore seeking to fill the following positions:
1. Network Engineer
1 Position
This position reports to the Head of Infrastructure and will join the team with the responsibility for design, implementation and maintenance of the broadband KENETIP network that connects member institutions.
The candidate must be capable of working to accomplish both short term and long-term goals.
Suitable candidates will be expected to have the following qualifications and experience:
KENET is the National Research and Education Network (NREN) of Kenya and partners with licensed telecommunications operators to provide Internet services and connectivity to public and private universities and other tertiary educational and research institutions in Kenya.
It also conducts ICT in education research and innovative learning technologies in collaboration with faculty and students in member institutions.
KENET currently operates a national private broadband IP network connecting over 91 campuses in different parts of Kenya, including all of the major private and public universities. KENET peers directly with European Research and Education (GEANT) through the Africa regional Research and Education Network, UbuntuNet Alliance.
KENET operates a network operations center and two data centers that provides shared and hosting services to member institutions.
The focus of KENET in the strategic plan period is to use the shared infrastructure established to support member institutions that aim to transform teaching learning, research and promote innovations in education and content development.
KENET is therefore seeking to fill the following positions:
1. Network Engineer
1 Position
This position reports to the Head of Infrastructure and will join the team with the responsibility for design, implementation and maintenance of the broadband KENETIP network that connects member institutions.
The candidate must be capable of working to accomplish both short term and long-term goals.
Suitable candidates will be expected to have the following qualifications and experience:
- An undergraduate degree in electrical engineering from a recognized university with advanced knowledge in networking.
- Network certifications (e.g., CCNA, CCIP or CCNP, CCIE) or advanced networking degree will be an added advantage
- At least three years’ experience as a network engineer or equivalent in an organization with a large IP network, ISP or telecom operator.
- Good background understanding and knowledge of network management software systems and their interaction/integration with network elements
- Excellent critical thinking and analytical skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English language
- Ability to work with limited supervision
- Demonstrated high ethical and moral standards
This position shall be on contract terms of three (3) years which shall be renewable based on performance.
An attractive remuneration package commensurate with the position will be offered to the successful candidate.
2. Graduate Trainees
5 Positions
KENET invites suitable recent university graduates to apply for a new one-year Graduate Trainee program at KENET that aims to develop high-end ICT talent in the areas of network applications, operations and engineering.
Successful candidates will be required to undergo an intensive one-year on the job training in ICT Infrastructure operation and management for a period of 12 months.
Applicants must be degree holders from recognised universities in the following fields
An attractive remuneration package commensurate with the position will be offered to the successful candidate.
2. Graduate Trainees
5 Positions
KENET invites suitable recent university graduates to apply for a new one-year Graduate Trainee program at KENET that aims to develop high-end ICT talent in the areas of network applications, operations and engineering.
Successful candidates will be required to undergo an intensive one-year on the job training in ICT Infrastructure operation and management for a period of 12 months.
Applicants must be degree holders from recognised universities in the following fields
- B.Sc. in Electrical and/or Electronics Engineering
- B.Sc. in Computer Science or Information systems
Suitable candidates will be expected to have the following qualifications
- Must have (or expecting) Upper 2nd class honours & above qualification or its equivalent.
- Must have graduated in the last one calendar year or expect to graduate this year.
- Excellent oral and written technical communication skills in English language
- Demonstrated high moral and ethical standards
KENET is an equal opportunity employer and promotes diversity.
Female candidates are encouraged to apply.
Applications should be sent to:
The Executive Director
Kenya Education Network Trust (KENET)
P.O. Box 30244, 00100
Nairobi
not later than March 7, 2012.
Applications should be accompanied by copies of secondary and university degree certificates, up to date CV showing current or past gross monthly salary (where applicable), names and addresses of two (2) referees, a cover letter written in essay style, and day-time telephone contact.
E-mail applications should be sent to applications@kenet.or.ke and should include scanned copies of the certificates and sent as an attachment.
Successful candidates will be contacted within two weeks from close of advert.
