IT Officer, Innovations & Tech Lab at Ol Pejeta Conservancy (OPC)

• Support the Senior Officer in defining project plans, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with key stakeholders.
• Ensure adherence to Technology Opex and Capex plans, SLAs, ICT service management plans, SOPs, and ICT asset management plans
• Assist in coordinating communications and meetings with diverse conservation and technology stakeholders.
• Assist in organizing and maintaining project documentation, including project plans, goals, and deliverables.
• Assist in coordinating and scheduling meetings, trainings, and workshops for the Conservation Technology Lab team.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure efficient workflow and communication within the lab.

• Implement and adhere to the Technology Lab plan
• Conduct research on technological innovations relevant to biodiversity conservation and ecosystem management.
• Test and evaluate new technologies for their potential application in conservation initiatives.
• Collaborate with the Senior Officer and team members to deploy innovative solutions to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of conservation technology initiatives.
• Assist in setting up and configuring hardware and software for conservation projects.
• Provide basic technical support for hardware such as laptops, CCTV cameras, sensors, GPS trackers, desktop computers, printers, and access points etc.
• Help in testing and deploying hardware and software solutions, and monitoring their performance.
• Aid in managing simultaneous testing and implementation of technology deployments
• Assist in collecting, storing, and organizing data generated through technology deployments.
• Help in preparing data reports and presentations for various audiences, including researchers, stakeholders, and management.
• Support the Senior Officer in representing the Conservation Technology Lab at industry events and engaging with technology and conservation communities.
• Foster a positive and collaborative lab environment conducive to innovation and teamwork.
• Maintain confidentiality of information and adhere to professional conduct standards at all times.

• Provide training and assistance to users on ICT tools, systems, and best practices.
• Develop and maintain user documentation, knowledge base articles, and troubleshooting guides for all systems.

• Minimum 3 years' experience of progressive enterprise IT operations with emphasis in project implementation, systems and network administration in a corporate organization;
• Proficiency in server-side scripting languages such as PHP, C/C++, & PYTHON and technologies such as JSON & YAML
• Experience in API development and integrating into IOT platforms
• Good understanding of IoT, IoT edge computing, and device engineering
• Working knowledge of structured databases such as MYSQL, MSSQL, POSTGRESQL
• Proven experience in technology management, with a focus on implementing and managing technology systems and solutions
• Strong knowledge of hardware, software, and network troubleshooting techniques.
• Strong understanding of data management and analysis techniques, including data collection, storage, and presentation
• Experience with stakeholder engagement and collaboration, particularly with diverse conservation and technology stakeholders.
• Familiarity with industry events, technology hubs, and conservation networks to facilitate engagement and knowledge exchange
• Ability to thrive in a high paced, fast turnaround business
• Adaptable - ability to respond quickly to a shifting reality and adjust initiatives and priorities accordingly
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with users at all levels of technical proficiency

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