Footprint Computer Solutions Limited Jobs and Careers

In line with the rapid changes in the Information Communication Technology (ICT) industry in the African region, Footprint Computer Solutions Limited offers strategic solutions specially designed to meet the client’s needs across a wide range of sectors such as Government bodies, Local Governments, Private Sector and Non-Governmental Organizations.

The company was founded by a group of dynamic ICT savvy professionals who have experience in Information Communication Technology (ICT) sector both locally and internationally who ran independent IT firms that later conglomerated into Footprint Computer Solutions Limited .

Our professional team first listens to the client’s needs, and then utilizes the best new technologies to build significantly tailored solutions which meet the clients’ utmost business requirements, helping them to secure a competitive edge in an increasingly changing global market. We rely on the clients’ success through our solutions as the
measure of our own success.

Mission:

To provide innovative, quality and affordable ICT solutions and services geared towards maximizing our customers’ organization value that is adaptable to the existing organization procedures and processes.

Vision:

To become the leading ICT Solutions Provider in Africa through our commitment to professionalism, innovation, and strategic alliances.

Company Values:

Our values are beliefs on how we should conduct our business;

Professionalism:

We are a professional and ethical team.

Quality:

We provide the best products in the market

Visionary:

Our vision is to lead

Integrity:

We deliver our services on a timely and efficient manner

Creativity:

We are the innovators of technology

Honesty:

Our management style is open and transparent

FOOTPRINT partnered with a Srilankan leading HR & Payroll solutions firm, namely hSenid based in Colombo, which is currently ranked among the best in the world in Human Resource Management Solutions. Some of the customers using the hSenid HRMS in Kenya include AMREF, ILRI and ICRAF.

FOOTPRINT has also partnered with a Canadian ERP firm, Vision R4 Corporation based in Montreal. Through the partnership we have implemented ERP solutions in the region for various organizations such as Nice and Lovely, Gibbs Africa, Ernest & Young among others.

The following Vacancies are currently available as from July 2009:

Web/Graphics Designer - (1 Position)

Primary responsibilities

Create design prototypes, including graphic design and layout of content, for digital and print media.

Ensure that the layout of the content is accessible and logical; recommend improvements if necessary.

Create visual concepts that match the content and the image wanted by the clients and ensure that interactive media (like websites) are easy to navigate.

Build websites using technologies that conform to international standards and make sure that they are universally accessible.

The ability to work with current Content Management Systems like Joomla is a must.
Perform maintenance and updates to existing websites when requested by clients.

Provide training on maintenance and update procedures to clients who choose to take charge of their own websites.

Requirements

Minimum of a national diploma in disciplines related to the primary responsibilities.

Experience of working in a communications / public relations environment is highly desirable.

Knowledge of digital imaging and illustration with Photoshop, Fireworks, Indesign and Illustrator.

Knowledge of the common print media formats. Knowledge of JavaScript, CSS, PHP, MySQL, HTML and Flash.

Experience with cross-browser and cross-platform issues (IE, Firefox, Safari, etc.). Experience with File Transfer Protocol (FTP).

Ability to express in good spoken and written English and Kiswahili.

Attention to detail, customer-service orientation and creativity in problem-solving.

Ability to work in a team and to communicate in a clear way.

Superior knowledge of current web-design trends and techniques and a strong online portfolio.

Web Developer - (1 Position)

We are looking fora web developer with very good skills for HTML, PHP, CSS, MySQL, Ajax and Javascript. Superior knowledge of current online trends and techniques, a strong online portfolio and experience with web database solutions. Proofed PHP CMS skills with Joomla.

Also experience with e-commerce tools (os-commerce, xt-commerce, magneto).

Your job is to build up and maintain websites for our clients. Version updates, Content
updates, Data Management. You have to work closely with our flash/graphics designers and find with them the best conceptual solutions for high performance and usability.

We expect high creativity, an open mind, a life long learning approach and a favour for Web2.0 technologies.

You should have a minimum of a national diploma in an IT related course and minimum of 1 year of real work experience in web development.

You should send your list of links to your work (with a short explanation what you did exactly in the project) to our email address.

IT Sales Executive - (5 Positions)

We are Looking for aggressive sales executives energetic and confident, Should enjoy sales & marketing and be ready to engage in direct sales.

Should be very eloquent. Should have atleast a diploma in sales and be computer literate. Some experience in sales marketing of web products an advantage.

A brief of the job description:-

Commission basis only, you earn when you sell.
To sell web applications, web development & other multimedia design services to small ad medium companies, corporates, parastatals etc.
The sales executive will be responsible for his/her own transport and but telephone costs shall be borne by the company.
Ready to engage in aggressive marketing and sales.

Projects Coordinator / Pre-Sales Consultant - (1 Position)

We are looking for a pre-sales professional with a strong IT background to: pursue, develop, co-ordinate and manage client accounts.

To bring in revenues through sale of technology infrastructure solutions, services and
products.

Develop and manage customer relationships.

Ensure timely, correct and updated preparation of Opportunity Plans.

Liaising with the sales team for client demonstrations and presentations.

Ensuring provision of documentation and follow up with sales team.

The ideal candidate MUST have:

A minimum of a national diploma in IT with training in Marketing or Customer Service being an added advantage.

Knowledge of web technologies and strong understanding of the IT industry, especially products and solutions applicable to Corporate Email, Domain Names, Web Solutions, ERP, SMS, LAN/WAN, Software Development Cycle etc.

Minimum of two (2+) years experience in Pre-Sales position within the IT industry.
Strong ability to understand the web products.

Understand how to develop and maintain customer relationships.

If you feel your qualifications meet the above criteria please send your application letter, detailed curriculum vitae and expected gross salary to the address below via email with the title of the job as the subject.

Recruitment Panel,
Footprint Computer Solutions Limited
Arboretum Road, off Statehouse Road
PO Box 21237 - 00100 Nairobi, Kenya
Email: info @ footprintebusiness.com
Website: www.footprintebusiness.com