ICT Officer at Kakamega County

Salary Scale 4

This will be an officer working under the Commercial and Finance Manager. The officer will functionally report to the Commercial and Finance Manager and administratively to the Managing Director.

Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities

• Formulation, interpretation and application of ICT policies, procedures, rules and regulations;
• Ensure that there is adequate system integrity and security, including physical safety and security of the computer hardware;
• Keep abreast with changes in technology and advise management on upgrades or purchase of new technology as appropriate;
• Developing and motivating an innovative and inspired ICT team and re-evaluating their skills and output to ensure delivery of results;
• Providing appropriate information and guidance on emerging and best practices in ICT;
• Overseeing the Company’s network and liaising with ICT suppliers and support services provider;
• Ensuring timely provision of ICT service to all functions of the Company;
• Ensuring implementation of well co-ordinate system(s) with sufficient controls in all functions of the Company;
• Ensuring appropriate database administration, data backups and recovery procedures;
• Ensuring effective and efficient use of ICT resources within the Company;
• Ensuring proper maintenance of ICT related equipment;
• Process data for use by the accountant in the production of monthly and year-end report, including assisting in the actual production of the reports;
• Coordination, development and upgrading of websites;.

Education, Professional Qualifications and Work Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Information Technology or its equivalent from a recognized university;
• Relevant IT certificates and competencies such as MCSE ,CCNA,CCNP or Linux is mandatory.
• Satisfactorily served in the grade of ICT Officer or a comparable position with similar responsibilities in like organizations for at least five (3) years
• Strong interpersonal, negotiation and communication skills;
• A high degree of integrity and dependability; and
• Demonstrated high management capability and competence in computerized information systems.