Enterprise Lead at ICT Authority

Job Description

Responsible for the design, implementation and maintenance of websites, portals and web-based applications for Government MDAs.

Responsibilities

• Create the enterprise system design and functional specifications
• Write code/programme and test individual applications/systems
• Be able to provide an entirely new software resource using development tools including writing documentation and operating manuals,
• Install applications/systems and Oversee administration and maintenance of the same.
• Oversee the development, implementation and maintenance of enterprise applications to meet performance objectives of Government of Kenya MDAs and Counties
• Oversee analysis of user requirements for implementation of new systems or enhancement of the existing systems and translate user requirements into system specifications
• Collaborate with vendors/developers in the development of the applications/systems, documenting systems’ manuals including technical and user manuals
• Investigate and resolve enterprise application functionality related issues and identify modifications needed in existing applications to meet changing user requirements.
• Manage software licenses and shared services software assets throughout Government MDAs to ensure that they are legally acquired, up to date and protected from risk.
• To advise the Manager, Applications on overall strategy regarding shared services business applications
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time

Qualifications

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have: –

• A university degree in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) or in any other ICT related discipline from a recognized institution
• Seven years’ relevant experience in system development, experience in dealing with ERPs and other enterprise applications
• Knowledge of business analysis, implementation and maintenance of enterprise applications
• Extensive knowledge of data processing, system coding and enterprise software applications.
• Good background in Data Base design, development of web based systems using various development platforms such as Oracle, SharePoint, visual Basic/ studio, C++, CSS, JavaScript, SQL, C#, Java, Linux and.NET. PHP, Oracle, etc.
• Relevant Certification in Enterprise systems such as Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, SAP

Personal Skills

• Management experience in leading and developing an ICT support team
• Analytical skills; able to evaluate information and situations and take sound decisions Project management skills and ability to prioritize
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills
• Proven leadership skills