Reports to: Manager, Innovations and Solutions Development
Duration: Six (6) months (renewable once)
Purpose for the Job
- To ensure that the web servers, hardware and software are operating correctly, designing the website, generating and revising web pages, A/B testing, replying to user comments and examining traffic through the site;
- Ensuring KenTrade’s web presence on social media
Duties & Responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail: -
- Maintain KenTrade’s web presence by posting new content in a timely manner and on the intranet as well as archiving any outdated content;
- Make improvements to KenTrade’s website and the intranet;
- Work closely with KenTrade’s Marketing & Communications department to determine suitable content for KenTrade’s website;
- Track site usage statistics and monitor performance;
- Develop and maintain new online resources, frequently asked questions and database;
- Ensure a consistent look and feel across the website by promoting uniform font, formatting, icons, images and layout, and creating appropriate templates to assist content authors;
- Identify, diagnose, and fix website problems including broken links, typographical errors and formatting inconsistencies;
- Oversee the implementation of security measure to safeguard KenTrade’s website;
- Design and build intranet applications such as content management system;
- Undertake such other duties as may be reasonably required and which are consistent with the level of responsibility of this job role.
Minimum Academic, Professional Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic design, Information Technology, Computer Science, Business IT or related from a recognized Institution;
- Certification in web programming and design;
- At least six (6) months experience in website development will be an added advantage;
- Meets provision of chapter six of the Constitution.
Candidates interested in these positions are also expected to fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya. Specifically, they must obtain and submit
with their application copy of Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal investigations (CID).
Shortlisted candidates will be required to obtain and submit copies of the following valid documents;
- Annual Clearance Certificate from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
- Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
- Clearance from the Ethics & Anti-corruption Authority (EACC)
- Clearance from a Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)
Qualified and interested candidates are requested to submit their application letter, curriculum vitae (that contains details of qualifications, work experience, email and telephone contacts including names, telephone and email contacts of three (3) referees who must be familiar with the candidates’ previous work experience) and copies of all certificates & relevant testimonials.
Visit: https://portal.kentrade.go.ke/recruitment
- Create an account
- Create profile
The information on the profile is split into tabs that the user must fill out before submitting a job application which include:
- Biodata - general contact information about the applicant
- Academic qualifications - with the respective certificates attached;
- Professional qualifications - with the respective certificates attached;
- Membership to professional bodies - with membership certificates attached;
- Employment history – record of previous employers
- Referees
- Attach application letter, CV & Chapter 6 Requirements
- Input current and expected salary;
Submit application;
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All applications must be received not later than October 24, 2021
KenTrade values diversity therefore women and persons with disability (PWD) are strongly encouraged to apply
Interested and qualified? Go to
Kenya Trade Network Agency (KenTrade) on portal.kentrade.go.ke to apply