KIPPRA Principal ICT Officer Jobs in Kenya

KIPPRA Principal ICT Officer Jobs in Kenya

Position Summary

The purpose of Principal Information Communication Technology Officer job is to head the Division; to plan, develop and deploy ICT policy, framework and systems as well as ICT policies and procedures in order to create efficiency and effectiveness in the dayto-day operations of the Institute; provide advisory services to departments / sections on matters related to ICT, coordinate and develop; departmental/sectional websites; develop and implement computerized information systems and KIPPRA information infrastructure in KIPPRA; build internal capacity; provide maintenance and support services.

Key Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities will entail: -

Developing ICT policies and procedures;

Supervising and allocate work and duties in the department;

Participating in preparation procurement plan for ICT related needs for the Institute;

Preparing and implement work plan, budgets and reports;

Ensuring service level agreements with service providers are adhered to;

Appraising staff in accordance with agreed work plan;

Motivating and mentor staff in the division and ensuring good working environment;

Preparing specifications for new ICT purchases;

Ensuring software licenses are acquired;

Overseeing installation of software applications and systems;

Providing end user support to staff to Ensuring smooth running on day-to-day operations within the organization;

Overseeing network installation to facilitate effective communication within and outside the organization;

Ensuring ICT projects are implemented in accordance with agreed specifications;

Overseeing systems development and implementation;

Reviewing results of feasibility studies and recommend areas for automation;

Ensuring adherence to Established performance standards in design and implementation of systems;

Ensuring compliance with relevant statutory regulations; and

Coordinating systems development and implementation.

Qualifications

For

appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information management or related field from a recognized Institution;

Master’s degree in computer science, information management or related field;

At least six (6) years’ experience in a busy Information Technology environment;

Membership with a professional body;

Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;

Relevant professional qualifications in any of the following: Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MSCE);

CCNA certification or its equivalent;

Database Management Skills (MSSQL/ORACLE/MYSQL); Web development certification (PHP, HTML, ASP) or IT Audit and security certification;

Experience working with PHP, Python, Flask, PostgreSQL, Node.js React, AWS, Django, software
versioning Management using Git, Docker, API developments and custom platforms/ERP deployment
and support will be an added advantage; and

Fulfil the requirements for Chapter six (6) of the Constitution.

Functional Skills, behavioral Competencies and Attributes:

Functional Skills

Communication skills;

Leadership skills;

Interpersonal skills;

Teamwork; and

Supervisory skills.

Behavioral Competencies and Attributes

Strategic Thinking; and

Ability to work under pressure

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; KIPPRA Principal ICT Officer Jobs in Kenya

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