Regional AIDS Training Network (RATN) Intern - Knowledge and Information Management

Regional AIDS Training Network (RATN) has given a detail advertisement for the job of Intern - Knowledge and Information Management. Candidates applying for the following positions should have all the basic qualification as mentioned in the main advertisement at www.ratn.org. The application received last date 20 July, 2011. Regarding Regional AIDS Training Network Internship Career Opportunity Job is given as follow.

Detail of Intern - Knowledge and Information Management Job at Regional AIDS Training Network Internship Career Opportunity

Job Title: - Intern - Knowledge and Information Management

The Regional AIDS Training Network has an opportunity for a fresh graduate to undertake a six month internship programme at its Secretariat in Nairobi, Kenya.0

Duties and Responsibilities: -

Under the overall management and administrative leadership of the Knowledge and Information Manager, the incumbent will perform the following functions:

• First line helpdesk support under the supervision of ICT Specialist
• Data entry: Under the supervision of ICT Specialist, update courses on the website and any other information under the HIT section of the website
• Updating mailing lists: both in-house and online mailing lists.
• Updating and storing KIM (Knowledge and Information Management) documents such as photos
• Safe keeping of hard copies of CDs, KIM resources etc
• Media monitoring for HIV-related stories.
• Help in data entry on workplace databases.
• Participate in setting up and implementation of workplace systems: E-Library, Online databases and directories etc.

Minimum Requirements: -

• Have a diploma/degree in Information Science, Management Information Systems (MIS) Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, or an equivalent combination in education and work experience.
• Be knowledgeable about the windows operating systems environments (Windows 2008, 2003 server, Windows 7, XP desktop operating systems etc.
• Sound working knowledge of Internet/Intranet technologies
• Sound working knowledge on database concepts.
• Microsoft certifications will be an added advantage.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organization
• A positive attitude and superior work ethic

Selection Criteria: -

• Extent of familiarity with database technologies.
• Extent of familiarity with and experience in building data driven Web applications using the PHP and MySQL framework with several successful public deployment.
• Extent of familiarity with ICT based approaches to knowledge exchange and information management by the HIV and AIDS stakeholders in the ESA region
• Extent of familiarity and innovativeness with working with multiple stakeholders and varied information needs and approaches for knowledge and information management, including using ICT
• Extent of both oral and written communication skills and time management skills
• Extent of analytical abilities, technical aptitude and proven ability to solve problems
• Extent of abilities to work in a quick paced, evolving environment

How to Apply: -

Interested and qualified candidates should send their applications including email and working telephone numbers, names of three referees including their email addresses and working telephone numbers, either by email or RATN postal address indicated below.

Regional AIDS Training Network (RATN),

Navigators Building, 3rd Floor,

Kindaruma Road, Off Ngong Road,

P.O. Box 16035 - 00100 GPO Nairobi, Kenya,

Tel: +254-20-2635929, 2635938

Mobile (Off) + 254-374 999975, 724 255849,

Or Email: vacancies@ratn.org

Only candidates short-listed for interviews will be contacted by our office via email and phone.