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US Oracle set to generate new jobs in Kenya

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Oracle is banking on cloud computing. FILE PHOTO | NMG

Software firm Oracle says it is adding undisclosed number of new jobs in Kenya as it continues aggressive plans to grow its cloud computing business locally.

The ongoing hiring is set to create 1,000 new postings in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA).

The firm did not however break down the job allocation per country but said they are anchored in plans to deepen penetration of its services locally.

“Our cloud business is growing at incredible rates, so now is the right time to bring in a new generation of talent to our company,” said Tino Scholman, VP of Oracle Cloud in EMEA.

“We are looking to hire relationship-focused people who are self-motivated and smart, who thrive on business transformation for our customers and love delivering great results.”

Cloud adoption in Kenya in 2017 is estimated at $1.8 billion (about Sh186.8 billion).

Oracle now operates in 13 dedicated offices across Africa. These include two each in Nigeria, Egypt and SA and single offices in Algeria, Kenya, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Senegal, Morocco and Mauritius.

Applications for the new roles are already open under a campaign called ‘Change Happens Here’.

Oracle said it is looking for graduate-level candidates from diverse backgrounds and profiles with two to six years of work experience.

“They should be in human resources, marketing, recruitment, finance, supply chain or sales roles”.