Job Opportunities at The State Agency Of Kenya

J/G – 4 (Ref. 03/2016) 1 Post

Responsibilities for the Information Communication Technology Officer

• Duties and responsibilities at this level will involve providing strategic direction of the ICT Division; systems development, implementation and maintenance;
• Preparing progress reports of the systems development; evaluating systems and ensuring adherence to established ICT standards;
• SLA management; scaling networks over the LAN/WAN; planning, monitoring, and evaluating
  programmes/activities within ICT Division;
• Reviewing and evaluating hardware maintenance feasibility studies and detailed specifications before implementation;
• Training staff within the Division and sensitizing the entire Agency staff on ICT matters; managing performance of staff within the Division; preparing
• Divisional budget; liaising with user departments to ensure effective maintenance of ICT equipment; and
  establishing and maintaining modalities that ensure security of information at the Agency.

Qualifications for the Information Technology Job

For appointment to this grade, one must have:

• Served for a minimum period of three (3) years as a Senior ICT Officer in information communication technology services or in comparable position in public service or in private sector in a reputable organization.
• A Bachelor’s degree in any of the following fields: Computer Science, Information
• Communication Technology, Electronics, or Electrical Engineering from a university recognized in Kenya.
• Attended a senior management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks.
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Note: Possession of a relevant Master’s degree and / or other professional courses will be an added
advantage.