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Formal candidate search for DOT Kenya IBM CSC PM
by alice 02 Jun '10

02 Jun '10

Applications and enquiries should be submitted to Heather Marshall, DOT Global, by email: HMarshall(a)dotrust.org * Digital Opportunity Trust Kenya* Experienced Program Manager IBM Corporate Service Corps Program – Nairobi Closing Date: 16 June 2010 IBM has developed a new employee leadership initiative called the Corporate Service Corps. The Corporate Service Corps Program is designed to help enhance global economic opportunity, provide more access to education resources and to work on environmental issues. IBM's Corporate Service Corps will gather teams of IBM Leaders with a diversity of skills, drawn from different countries and business units and place them in emerging markets to tackle important social and economic issues in collaboration with NGO partners from around the world. The IBM Leaders will work on projects of significant value in developing countries, in four-week assignments. These teams will tackle real societal, educational and economic challenges, while at the same time experiencing a diverse cultural perspective and enhancing their skills and leadership competencies. Under the Corporate Service Corps, IBM will deploy IBM Leaders in teams of 8-10 people for a four-week in-country, on-the-ground experience. The onthe- ground experience will be extended by a period of pre-work to familiarize the volunteer with the local culture and language of their destination country as well as the content of the project on which they have been assigned to work. The experience will be followed by a post-work period intended for sharing the experience inside and possibly outside of the company. Digital Opportunity Trust (DOT) has been selected by IBM as a Global Implementation Partner for IBM’s new Corporate Service Corps (CSC) Program. DOT is already implementing the CSC program in Turkey, China and Egypt. DOT began operations in Kenya in 2005 and has been registered as a local non-profit organization since 2007, with head offices in Nairobi. DOT Kenya is part of an international network of DOT country programs that report to DOT global headquarters based in Ottawa, Canada (http://dotrust.org/) Through its core economic programs DOT Kenya works with Community Based Organizations and education institutions to build ICT and business skills capacity of vulnerable groups (women, youth, unemployed) and micro and small enterprises in selected communities to increase their employment and income-generation opportunities. DOT Kenya is a young, agile and rapidly growing organization with a proven track record and community of local partners. The next few years will be a period of both dynamic growth and institutional and program innovation. To contribute to the management of this continuing growth, DOT Kenya is now seeking to hire an experienced program manager to join its small but committed team in Nairobi. * The Position* The Project Manager will assume a key role within the management team for IBM CSC program. The Project Manager will provide leadership and assume responsibility in the following areas: 1) Leading the planned expansion of IBM’s new Corporate Service Corps (CSC) Program in Kenya (implemented by DOT) 2) Ensuring Operational Impact of projects and Monitoring and Evaluation 3) Facilitating knowledge sharing and coordination within the IBM and DOT international networks and regional/international program networks. *Duty Station & Reporting *o Duty Station: DOT Kenya Office in Nairobi o Reporting: The Project Manager will have a reporting relationship with DOT Vice-President, Istanbul, Turkey. * Duties and Responsibilities *The key responsibilities of the Project Manager will include: 1. IBM’s new Corporate Service Corps (CSC) Program in Kenya: a. Manages overall operations and in-country implementation of IBM Corporate Service Corps (CSC) Program in Kenya. Specific responsibilities include: selection of cities for program deployments, management of relationships with host partner organizations in selected cities, development of detailed Statements of Work for IBM assignments, management of briefing, logistics and socio-cultural program and overall promotion and execution in-country CSC program experience in Kenya. b. Active team member in DOT’s liaison with senior IBM CSC executive managers in London (UK) and Washington (USA) re planning and contribution to the CSC Program Pre-Service and Post-Service work experiences for each of the CSC team deployments. c. Active team member in planning and coordinating DOT input into IBM communications, knowledge sharing and security strategies for the IBM CSC program. d. Builds and manages relationships with key IBM CSC program stakeholders (both at regional/national level) e. Develops a Communications and Public Relations strategy for DOT (in consultation with IBM) to raise awareness of the program in Kenya 2. Operational Impact and Monitoring & Evaluation a. Responsible for operational impact of projects (i.e. CSC program, Identifies budget, personnel and risk issues as they arise and provides recommendations to DOT Regional Executive to address operational issues b. Ensure project plans and targets are met (CSC Program,) ensures successful delivery of projects; reviews progress frequently and prepares required progress reports for DOT c. Regularly communicates to DOT Regional Executive to provide program updates, as well as act as a point of contact for project partners. 3. Knowledge Sharing and Coordination a. Participate in monthly DOT international management team knowledge sharing and coordination meetings (as Kenya country lead) b. Participate in DOT regional or international knowledge sharing events and workshops (contingent on available funding) c. Develop options for deepening and expanding the project partnership in Kenya and potentially globally * Preferred skills, qualifications, experience, and language requirements* • Degree in business, economics, international development, international relations or another relevant field, with strong academic performance. • Preferably Master’s degree in business, social sciences and/or computer science or related field • At least five successful years experience formally managing projects or programs • Trained in project management methodologies • Has managed teams of ten or larger on projects longer than one year • Background includes detailed budget management & measurement reporting • Ability to broker and convene productive coalitions between business, government and development partners, experience in building strategic relationships and networks (in Kenya and internationally) • Sound understanding of economic and business development situation in Kenya • Fluent in English *• The following would be strong assets:* o on-the-ground experience related to issues of economic development and entrepreneurship o highly motivated, strong work ethic and desire/ability to develop new programs o good coach, skills transfer, detailed, dedicated, problem solver, risk manager, prioritization, interested in Flexible work arrangements o interest/desire to collaborate with other countries/programs internationally *Personal Characteristics* • Possess a strong spirit for community service and share DOT Kenya’s passion to contribute to a better Kenya; • Have a preference for an entrepreneurial and agile work environment. Flexible, comfortable with ambiguity and receptive to new ideas; • Be results driven. Motivated by a high sense of personal performance expectations and have a sense of urgency. Be a role model whose personal performance inspires others; • Be strategic. Able to translate opportunity into program strategy; • Have excellent interpersonal and communications skills. A comfortable leader and consensus builder, a team player; • A knowledgeable promoter of the role of technology in modern economic development and formal and informal education; • Have highest personal ethics. A person who demonstrates integrity and is a model of ethical values and behavior at all times. * Duration of Contract* • 12 months • Start: immediate *Compensation* DOT Kenya is a non-profit organization that recognizes that change is driven by involving the best people. Salary will be commensurate with experience. For More Information Closing date: 16 June 2010. *Applications and enquiries should be submitted *to Heather Marshall, DOT Global, by email: HMarshall(a)dotrust.org. Applications should include a cover letter, current curriculum vitae and the names and coordinates of three references. References will not be contacted without prior consent. DOT Kenya will contact only those candidates who are invited for interview. >

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EAST AFRICAN INTERNET GOVERNANCE FORUM 2010; STRENGTHENING EAST AFRICA’S CRITICAL INTERNET RESOURCES 11-13 August 2010, Kampala, Uganda.
by alice 02 Jun '10

02 Jun '10

*_EAST AFRICAN INTERNET GOVERNANCE FORUM 2010;_* *_STRENGTHENING EAST AFRICA’S CRITICAL INTERNET RESOURCES 11-13 August 2010, Kampala, Uganda._* * * ** The 2010 East African Internet Governance Forum (2010 EA-IGF) will take place on 11-13 August, 2010 at the Imperial Royale hotel in Kampala, Uganda. This third EA-IGF is hosted by the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC), I-Network Uganda, Collaboration on International ICT policy for East and Southern (CIPESA), and Women of Uganda Network (WOUGNET). Under the theme “*Strengthening East Africa’s Critical Internet Resources”*, participants will this year address and discuss the governance of Critical Internet Resources (CIRs) in East Africa. Particular focus has been given to three key CIRs that have been identified as cross-cutting.Past EA-IGFs identified issues of *ccTLD management and ownership, transitioning to IPv6, and the importance of national and regional IXPs* as crosscutting issues that needed to be addressed both at the national and regional levels. The 2010 meeting will therefore provide comprehensive consideration to addressing ccTLD management in East Africa. Research findings on ccTLDs will be shared based on the five priority issues effecting ccTLDs identified by the 2008 and 2009 EA-IGFs; Cybercrime, Policy and Regulation of ccTLDs, ccTLDs and consumer rights, and key issues that affect access to Broadband and Internet and how these affect the management and coordination of ccTLDs. The challenges and effective strategies for transitioning to IPv6 will also be discussed. This year’s access theme will examine the status of broadband in East Africa, noting achievements, hurdles to be overcome and plans for the immediate future. Security and privacy session will address Cybercrime and how it affects women differently among other Cybercrime concerns. The 2010 EA-IGF will introduce a new session focusing on emerging issues for the Internet society of East Africa. Policy and regulatory framework issues around cross-border/regional ICT certification and the role of youth in advancing the Internet Governance debate in East Africa. The meeting will also discuss the review and future of the global UN IGF process. The EA-IGF supports the continuation and extension of the mandate of the IGF and also supports Kenya’s expression of interest in hosting the 2011 IGF A *parliamentary and IG session* will be held on 13 August and will review the declarations made during the 2009 EA-IGF held in Nairobi as well as address emerging IG issues. The session will be attended by parliamentarians from the five East African countries as well as from the United Kingdom. The outcomes of the EA-IGF will be submitted to the fifth UN Internet Governance Forum taking place in Vilnius, Lithuania 14 – 17, September 2010. Further, the proceedings will be presented at other national and regional forums in Africa. For each thematic session, representatives from each country will provide their national perspective on the theme, identifying/sharing key issues, challenges and recommendations. *What is the EA-IGF*** The EA-IGF was convened in 2008 by the Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) as a multi-stakeholder process with the aim of ensuring meaningful participation of East African internet stakeholders in internet governance policy processes. The EA-IGF is open to representatives from government, civil society, academia, private sector, media, consumer groups, other entities and individuals interested in Internet Governance issues. This regional IGF process brings together participants from Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, Kenya, Burundi and South Sudan to identify, explore and build consensus around common Internet policy priority issues in the region. The EA-IGF model sees each country begin the process with online discussions to identify the Internet policy issues most important to them, followed by a face-to-face national IGF meeting. These national processes then fed into the regional meeting, the EA-IGF. The outcomes of the national and regional processes have then been very successfully shared at two global IGFs. While the EA-IGF is informed by IGF it does not mimic the global process. The national IGFs, which form the building block for the regional EA-IGF, identify issues that are unique and important to their local situations and needs. The goal of the EA-IGF is to create a Community of Practice that will be a sustaining foundation for meaningful participation of East African stakeholders in Internet public policy debates at the national, regional and international level. *The 2010 EA-IGF is supported by* · Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) · Collaboration on International ICT policy for East and Southern Africa (CIPESA) · I-Network Uganda · Women of Uganda Network (WOUGNET) · International Development and Research Centre (IDRC) · Japan International Corporation Agency (JICA) · Nominet United Kingdom · AT&T · AfriNic · AfTLD · Internet Society (ISOC) · Centre for Global Communications (GLOCOM) · Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) · Internet Governance Forum (UN-IGF) *To register for this event or obtain additional information, please visit the meeting website at **http://www.eaigf.or.ke*

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